4 killed in house fire in London

Three boys and a woman have died in a house fire in northwest London, police said on Saturday, reported Xinhua.

Police officers are investigating the cause of the fire in Tillett Close near Wembley shortly after 1:20 a.m. (0020 GMT) early Saturday.

A 43-year-old woman and three boys, aged 15, eight and four, died at the scene, and two others were taken to the hospital, according to the police.

A 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody, said police.