A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a house fire in west London that resulted in one fatality and nine injuries. Kent Police apprehended the suspect on Sunday as he was traveling on a train to France. He is currently in custody.

The incident occurred at a property on Berkeley Avenue in Hounslow, west London. Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, responded to reports of a fire at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday.

Nine individuals were transported to the hospital. A 48-year-old woman died despite the efforts of medical staff. Her family has been notified and is being supported by trained officers. Another woman, aged 40, remains in the hospital in a life-threatening condition. The remaining seven individuals, including six men and one woman, have been discharged after receiving treatment for minor injuries.

Metropolitan Police officers attended the property after receiving reports of the fire at 1.14am on Wednesday

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, leading the investigation, stated that the investigation is continuing at pace and that detectives are working to build a comprehensive picture of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Nine people were rushed to hospital, where one woman, 48, died despite the best efforts of medical staff (Pictured: The charred front facing side of the property in question)

Authorities are asking anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact them by calling 101 and referencing CAD 359/19Aug, or to provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers. The Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation on Wednesday, the day the fire was initially reported.