Four Toddlers Tragically Die in Sutton House Fire
Four young boys have died following a devastating house fire in Sutton this evening. The blaze broke out at a home on Collingwood Road shortly after 7pm on Thursday, 16 December.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene
The London Fire Brigade alerted police, who arrived alongside the London Ambulance Service. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and rescued four boys — two aged three and two aged four — all related. Despite urgent treatment at the scene and two south London hospitals, the boys were sadly pronounced dead.
Woman Arrested, Investigation Underway
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and remains in custody. Road closures remain in place as emergency services continue their work.
Superintendent Rob Shepherd said: “The thoughts of everyone at the South Area Command Unit are with the family and friends of these four young children, who have suffered such a devastating and tragic loss tonight. I know these sentiments will be shared by the local community, Sutton and London as a whole.”
“We remain on scene with our emergency service colleagues and will be working through the night and beyond. At this very early stage the cause of the fire is unknown and will be investigated.”
Next of kin have been informed and are receiving specialist support following the heartbreaking tragedy.
