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Child dies after hazardous materials incident at east London flat

todayOctober 29, 2025

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A child died after a hazardous materials incident at a flat in east London, the London Fire Brigade said. Fire crews were called to a property on Barking Road, Upton Park, Newham, after two adults and two children were taken to hospital with a smell of chemicals. One of the children later died in hospital. Around 12 people were evacuated from nearby homes as a precaution.

Specially trained firefighters carried out a sweep of the property, checked for hazardous materials and ventilated the scene. The first call reporting the incident was logged at 13:18 and crews were stood down by 16:23.

The Metropolitan Police, in coordination with the London Fire Brigade, are investigating the circumstances of the incident.

This article was written with AI assistance and reviewed by a human editor before publication.

Written by: TKONews

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