Two heartbroken parents have released a touching tribute to their three children who died in a house fire.
Two boys, Nakash Malik, 13, Muhammad Hanan Malik, seven, and their sister Aayat Malik, 11, perished following the blaze in east London.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to the fire on Napier Road in East Ham at just before 8.30am on July 13, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
Half of the first and ground floor of the terraced home was damaged by the fire, which was under control by 9.10am.
Ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, an air ambulance and members of the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) were also present at the scene.
Nakash Malik, 13, and his two younger siblings died in a house fire which broke out in East Ham on July 13
Muhammad Hanan Malik, seven, also perished in the devastating incident
Aayat Malik, 11, who died along with her two brothers in the house fire. Their parents have since released a heartfelt tribute to their three beloved children
A number of local road closures were put in place while emergency services dealt with the fire.
The children’s devastated parents Khurram Malik and Naumana Gul Khan have released a heartfelt tribute to their children, calling them a ‘blessing’.
‘Your lives were a blessing, your memory a treasure,’ the grieving parents wrote.
‘You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. May you rest in peace in God’s heaven.’
A the time of the incident, LFB assistant commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said: ‘This is a terribly sad incident and the thoughts of all of us at London Fire Brigade are with the family, friends and all those affected at this difficult time.
‘Staff will be in the local community over the coming days to offer support and advice where needed.
Pictured the blaze in a terraced house on Napier Road, East Ham
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were dispatched to the blaze at around 8.30am on July 13
Enquiries are currently ongoing. The Metropolitan police have said there is ‘no evidence to indicate suspicious circumstances’
‘The welfare of our staff is very important and all those involved will be offered support from our counselling and trauma service.’
Metropolitan Police continue to investigate the cause of the fire alongside the London Fire Brigade.
A spokesperson said: ‘At this stage, there is no evidence to indicate suspicious circumstances.’
Enquiries are currently ongoing.
