A man and a woman have tragically lost their lives after a fierce fire ripped through a residential property in North London in the early hours of Friday morning.
Emergency Response on Albemarle Road
The London Fire Brigade received an emergency call at 1:44 am on January 16, 2026, reporting a serious blaze at a property on Albemarle Road in Barnet. Firefighters rushed to the scene from the nearby stations of Barnet, Southgate, and Finchley.
A total of four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters were deployed to tackle the incident. The fire was located on the ground floor of a two-storey semi-detached house. Crews worked tirelessly to bring the flames under control, which they successfully achieved by 3:14 am.
Fatalities at the Scene
During their efforts, firefighters managed to remove a man and a woman from the burning building. Despite the swift response, paramedics from the London Ambulance Service were unable to save them. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade expressed their sorrow, stating: "Sadly, two people have died following a house fire in Barnet. Our thoughts are with their families and friends at this difficult time."
Joint Investigation Launched
The cause of the fatal fire in North London is currently unknown. A detailed joint investigation has been initiated by the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service to determine how the blaze started.
Such investigations are standard procedure following serious incidents and will involve forensic examination of the property to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome. Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.
