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Alahna Kindred

TikTok stars The Smithy Family heartbroken as house burns down in suspected arson attack

A TikTok family have shared that their home was targeted in a suspected arson attack in south London.

The Smithy Family - who have 2.6million followers online - shared a dramatic video of their semi-detached blackened home.

It also shows a car gutted by a fire in their driveway with the London Fire Brigade parked on the road.

In a separate video, dad Nick Smith, said: "We all got out the house OK, the kids are fine… the dogs are OK. The house is not OK. The kids are at a safe place.

"To the people who have done this, you could have killed our family and not only our family, my neighbours, my friends. It's unforgivable."

This is the burnt-out car on the drive of the Smithy family's property after their home caught fire (TikTok/The Smithy Family)

Nick shared a further video today from inside his daughters' room and wiping his fingers against the wall to show the ash stuck to the walls.

With tears in his eyes, he said: "My girls were in this room, but that doesn't matter to you does it?...I don't think you realise the consequences of what you've done."

It appears the flames spread to the house from the burning car, the London Fire Brigade said.

Nick Smith shared videos to his 2.6million followers on TikTok to tell them what happened (TikTok/The Smithy Family)

Four fire engines and about 25 firefighters raced to the house last night before 11pm. 999 Control Officers took 16 separate calls about the blaze.

Crews from three fire brigades attended the scene and got the fire under control after midnight.

The damage to the family's home is extensive as exterior soffits, fascia and guttering of the semi-detached house were destroyed, and part of the front of the house and hallway were damaged.

This is the burnt-out car on the drive of the Smithy family's property after their home caught fire (TikTok/The Smithy Family)

The car, five mobility scooters and the contents in the skip that were on the drive were destroyed.

The cause of the fire is now being investigated by the Brigade and Metropolitan Police. There have been no arrests.

Sub Officer Tim Sammons, who was at the scene, said: “We were called to reports of a car alight that had spread up the outside of the house.

The family's home has been destroyed (UkNewsinPictures)

“There were a number of mobility scooters parked outside which had caught alight and were producing a large amount of smoke and flames.

“Everyone was out of the building before we arrived, and crews worked incredibly hard to prevent further damage to the inside of the property and to neighbouring properties.

“Our fire investigation dogs also attended to help identify any ignitable substances present.”

The front of the house is damaged by the blaze as seen in this image (TikTok/The Smithy Family)

Nick and his partner Jess shot to TikTok fame after sharing videos with their children Jack, Amelia, Isabella and Teddy.

He then gave up his job as a builder to become a full-time TikToker earlier this year.

The family film pranks as well to raise money for charities, including about £60,000 worth for gifts for the Salvation Army during Christmas.

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