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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Vigil for 'four beautiful souls' killed in fire
About 150 residents gathered for a prayer service in Brent, north London on Tuesday evening to remember a mother and three of her children who died in a house fire. Nusrat Usman, 43, her daughter Maryam Mikaiel, 15 and sons Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four, died when their home in Stonebridge went up in flames on Saturday morning. A 13-year-old girl, who has not been named, remains in hospital in a critical condition, while a woman in her 70s has been discharged. Local councillor Muhammed Butt told BBC London the tragedy had united the community. The vigil was held in the middle of the housing estate where the four lost their lives. Mr Butt, who is leader of Brent Council, told BBC London: "We are mourning the loss of four beautiful souls. "I live just around the corner, just across the road, and the community is so united. "Everyone knows one another so to have this tragedy you can see, you can feel the loss that people are feeling. "They care about one another, they look after one another and they care about everyone." Members of the community spoke about the loss of the family and how the father Ozzy was still coming to terms the tragedy. Eight fire engines and about 70 firefighters from stations across Wembley, Park Royal and Willesden were sent to tackle the blaze. A teddy bear and flowers were seen laid near the properties over the weekend. The London Fire Brigade said a woman and child were initially rescued from the second floor of one of the affected properties and received emergency care but were declared dead at the scene. Two more children were found inside the property and also declared dead, it added. One neighbour, who said the family had moved to the UK from Pakistan more than 20 years ago, told the BBC that after hearing smashing and screaming, she had gone out to find the building on fire. The Metropolitan Police said a man, 41, had been arrested on suspicion of murder outside the property. He has since been bailed and detained under the Mental Health Act. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Mother and three children who died in Brent fire named Murder arrest as mum and three children die in fire Metropolitan Police
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
All we know as girl, 13, fights for life after fire kills mum and three kids
Four people tragically died in a house fire in Brent, northwest London, in the early hours of Saturday morning - here's everything we know so far as one girl remains in hospital fighting for her life A community has been left in mourning after a fire ripped through a home and claimed the lives of a mother and her three children - with one girl still fighting for her life. Neighbours living in Brent, northwest London, awoke to huge flames in the early hours of Saturday morning. Emergency services raced to Tillett Close in Stonebridge shortly after 1am. A mother, aged 43, along with her 15-year-old daughter and two sons - aged eight and four - were sadly discovered dead. An elderly family member, aged 70, and a teenage girl were hospitalised for treatment. Police and locals have since come forward with further information about the family who died. Police name victims Police have named the mother who was killed in the fire as Nusrat Usman. Her deceased children were identified as Maryam Mikaiel, 15, Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four. A woman in her 70s was taken to hospital but has since been released. A 13-year-old girl remains in hospital in a critical condition. Hero neighbour recalls terrifying moment A tradesman who saved a grandmother and her granddaughter from the fire recalled the moment he ran into the burning building. Victor Pedra, 33, cut his hand as he broke a window on the lower floor to reach the trapped family at around 1.15am. He managed to create access for the nan and girl but couldn't get to the mother and her youngest son who were on the second floor. He told Mail Online: 'The flames were so strong and there was smoke everywhere. I couldn't get to the second floor where the mum and her youngest son was. I couldn't sleep that night as I just kept hearing the screams from inside the house.' His partner Leticia Maria, 31, added: 'The little girl managed to escape and was covered in black stuff from the smoke. She looked about 12-years-old. No one knows what caused the fire but you could hear explosions like things were popping." Man arrested after fire The Met Police confirmed a 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident. He has since been bailed and was subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act. Superintendent Steve Allen said: 'Despite the efforts of the emergency services, I can confirm a woman and three of her children died at the scene. 'A further two members of the same family were taken to hospital and continue to receive treatment. The wider family have been informed, and officers will continue to support them at this incredibly difficult time. I recognise the significant impact this incident has had on the community.' Mum was pregnant Neighbours have revealed the mother was expecting another baby. Locals also described the family as "nice" and said they had lived in Brent for a long time. Speaking to the MailOnline, one neighbour said: "A Somali family lived next door. They came out through the back because the front door was stuck. I brought the children into my house. They were distraught and shaken up." A fundraiser has since been launched to support the rest of the family. Donations reached £15,000 at the time of publishing. To further donate, visit here.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Mother and three children who died after house fire named by police
Nusrat Usman, 43, her 15-year-old daughter Maryam Mikaiel, 15, and two sons Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four, died at the scene of the blaze which gutted the two terraced homes in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, in the early hours of Saturday. Two other family members, a woman in her 70s and a 13-year-old girl, were taken to hospital. The woman has since been released, police said, but the girl remains in hospital in a critical condition. A 41-year-old man who was arrested outside the houses has since been bailed and was subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act, the Metropolitan Police said. Superintendent Steve Allen, from the Met's local policing team in north-west London, said: 'Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened. 'Specialist officers are continuing to support the wider family who have asked for privacy at this deeply upsetting time. 'Local officers are working closely with officers from the Specialist Crime Command on what continues to be a very complex investigation. 'I'd like to thank the members of public, our first responding officers and colleagues from other emergency services for their efforts during this highly pressurised and distressing incident. 'Equally, we appreciate this has affected the wider community who have been extremely supportive. You will see extra officers in the area during the coming days and some of the cordons will remain in place. 'We are grateful for your patience and understanding. If you have any concerns then please speak to them.' On Sunday morning, the road outside the terraced houses remained cordoned off, with two fire engines still at the scene. Bunches of flowers and a blue teddy bear were left near to the homes and crews wearing helmets and respiratory equipment were seen building scaffolding against the burnt out buildings. Neighbours said the family are of Pakistani origin and had lived on Tillett Close, in the Brent area, for a long time.
North Wales Live
5 days ago
- North Wales Live
Mother and three children who died in house fire named by police
A mother and her three children who died in a fire at two houses in north-west London have been identified by police. The victims were 43 year old Nusrat Usman, her 15 year old daughter Maryam Mikaiel, and her two sons Musa Usman, aged eight, and four year old Raees Usman. The fire, which ravaged the two adjacent homes in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, claimed their lives in the early hours of Saturday. Two other family members, a woman in her 70s and a 13 year old girl, sustained injuries in the blaze. The elderly woman has been discharged from hospital; however, the teenage girl remains hospitalised in a critical state. A 41 year old man who was arrested at the scene has been released on bail and subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act, according to the Metropolitan Police. Superintendent Steve Allen of the Met's local policing team expressed his condolences, saying: "Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened. "Specialist officers are continuing to support the wider family who have asked for privacy at this deeply upsetting time. "Local officers are working closely with officers from the Specialist Crime Command on what continues to be a very complex investigation. "I'd like to thank the members of public, our first responding officers and colleagues from other emergency services for their efforts during this highly pressurised and distressing incident. "Equally, we appreciate this has affected the wider community who have been extremely supportive. You will see extra officers in the area during the coming days and some of the cordons will remain in place. "We are grateful for your patience and understanding. If you have any concerns then please speak to them." On Sunday morning, Tillett Close was still blocked off to the public with emergency services present. Emotional tributes including flowers and a blue teddy bear were placed by the damaged properties.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Wales Online
Mother and three children who died in house fire named by police
Mother and three children who died in house fire named by police Nusrat Usman, 43, her 15-year-old daughter Maryam Mikaiel, and two sons Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four, died at the scene of the blaze in north-west London Scaffolding is erected on the front of the properties at the scene in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, in Brent (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved ) A mother and her three children who died in a fire at two houses in north-west London have been identified by police. The victims were 43 year old Nusrat Usman, her 15 year old daughter Maryam Mikaiel, and her two sons Musa Usman, aged eight, and four year old Raees Usman. The fire, which ravaged the two adjacent homes in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, claimed their lives in the early hours of Saturday. Two other family members, a woman in her 70s and a 13 year old girl, sustained injuries in the blaze. The elderly woman has been discharged from hospital; however, the teenage girl remains hospitalised in a critical state. A 41 year old man who was arrested at the scene has been released on bail and subsequently detained under the Mental Health Act, according to the Metropolitan Police. Superintendent Steve Allen of the Met's local policing team expressed his condolences, saying: "Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened. "Specialist officers are continuing to support the wider family who have asked for privacy at this deeply upsetting time. Article continues below "Local officers are working closely with officers from the Specialist Crime Command on what continues to be a very complex investigation. "I'd like to thank the members of public, our first responding officers and colleagues from other emergency services for their efforts during this highly pressurised and distressing incident. "Equally, we appreciate this has affected the wider community who have been extremely supportive. You will see extra officers in the area during the coming days and some of the cordons will remain in place. "We are grateful for your patience and understanding. If you have any concerns then please speak to them." On Sunday morning, Tillett Close was still blocked off to the public with emergency services present. Emotional tributes including flowers and a blue teddy bear were placed by the damaged properties. (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved ) (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved ) (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved ) (Image: PA Wire/PA Images ) (Image: PA Wire/PA Images ) Article continues below (Image: PA Wire/PA Images )
