Man arrested after fatal Hounslow residential fire

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A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal fire at a residential address on Berkeley Avenue in Hounslow, west London. A 48-year-old woman died in hospital and eight others were injured; a 40-year-old woman remains in life-threatening condition. Kent Police arrested the man on Sunday while he was travelling to France by train.

WHO: Kent Police

WHAT: Arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of murder following a fatal residential fire in Hounslow

WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Hounslow, London, UK

WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.

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