Two women and two children are killed in horrific house fire in London

TWO women and two children have died in a horrific house fire in South East London, the fire brigade said.

The four victims were pulled from the house by fire fighters using a nine metre ladder and breathing apparatus- yet they all died at the scene.

Four people have died in a house fire in London

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to the blaze at the house on Hamilton Road in Bexleyheath.

London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe said: “This is a truly terrible incident which is both sad and shocking.

“Our thoughts are with the family, friends and local community at this difficult time.”

One man left the house before emergency workers arrived, officials said.

He was rushed to hospital by London Ambulance Service.

Firefighters was called to the blaze at around 8.30pm and the incident was over by 9.45pm

The cause of the fire is under investigation.