Two people die in house fire

Two people die in Barnet house fire Friday 16 January 2026 10:36, UK Two people have died in a house fire in north London. Fire crews were called to a blaze on the ground floor of a semi-detached property in Barnet shortly before 1.45am. A man and woman were removed from the house by firefighters but died at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation by police and London Fire Brigade. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app . You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

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