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A dad who lost his wife and three children in a deadly Diwali blaze said the tragedy had 'destroyed' his life.

Aroen Kishen had been celebrating Diwali with his family and friends when his home became engulfed in flames.

The inferno claimed the lives of his wife Seema, as well as their children Riyan, 11, and Arohi, eight, and four-year-old Shanaya.

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Two of their family friends were also killed in the fire at their home in Hounslow, west London, in November 2023.

Firefighters believe the blaze was caused by a firework.

Ahead of Diwali, which falls on Monday, October 20, Mr Kishen warned: "If you use fireworks, you could lose everything."

He said: "That night, I lost my wife

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