Police have launched an arson investigation after a 15-year-old girl was killed in a blaze at a block of flats in east London.
Tiffany Regis died in a fire in Tollgate Road, Beckton on Thursday evening, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.
A post-mortem found the cause of death to be smoke inhalation. Detectives are treating the blaze as arson.
Tributes have been paid to the "funny and loving" teenager, who the Mirror understands was hosting a party at her home when the fire started.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder and later bailed pending further enquiries.
Cops issue warning after dangerous arsonist and sex offender go on the runFive others at the address were injured in the fire. They have since been discharged from hospital.
Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, who leads the North East Command Unit, said: “My thoughts at this time are with Tiffany and her family and friends. Incidents such as these send shockwaves through our communities and I don’t underestimate the impact this will have in the local area and beyond.
“Your officers will be on patrol in the immediate vicinity over the Easter Weekend, please talk to them if you have any concerns.”
The emergency services were called to reports of a blaze at the block of flats at around 5.30pm on Thursday evening, and according the London Fire Brigade, Tiffany was found in a flat on the second floor and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Among those paying tributes to the youngster was a man believed to be her dad. Writing online he said: "Thank you for the comments for our daughter. Rip my baby girl, daddy loves you."
He described her as "a beautiful person inside and out" who was "funny and loving".
One neighbour told The Sun : "It was chaos. The screaming was piercing. It was horrific. People were shouting for help and I saw someone jump from the third floor."
Meanwhile a man who gave his name as Godfrey described Tiffany as an "angel" who would never be forgotten.
The 30-year-old said: "I've even got videos of her from when she was young.
"She spent some time with my little nephews. Those memories with her I will never forget."
Teen who shot innocent girl, 15, at bus stop as he chased rival jailedThe Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz, said: “Tiffany’s parents are going through unimaginable pain at the loss of their much loved 15-year-old daughter who brought so much joy. I am deeply upset by this tragic loss of a young life, as is everyone in Newham.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Tiffany’s parents, family and friends at this very difficult and heart-breaking time. I am urging anyone with any information to contact the police incident room.
“Our priority is to support Tiffany’s parents grieving the loss of their child; and all those young people who have lost a dear friend.”