BBC Share By Joel Harley Dec 18 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 18 2025 EastEnders fans point out enormous plot hole in aftermath of fire: 'Make it make sense!' There's no smoke without... a really tiny fire Oscar Branning Share By Joel Harley Dec 18 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 18 2025 EastEnders fans have shared their confusion in the aftermath of this week’s fire – a terrible disaster which left Oscar Branning hospitalised and Zoe Slater more convinced than ever that she’s in grave danger. The fire seemed to have been started by Zoe’s stalker, who struck when she was home alone and locked her inside a burning room. Zoe was trapped in a fire at Peter and Lauren’s place (Credit: BBC) Max Branning returned as Oscar risked his life Thankfully, resident Superman Oscar was on hand to save Zoe, rushing into the burning building to save Lauren’s house guest. Dragging her back out onto the street, Oscar then succumbed to smoke inhalation, and was rushed to hospital. It was then that Max returned, rushing to his son’s side after Lauren called to alert her dad. Oscar pulled through, and returned to Albert Square yesterday (Wednesday, December 17), as a confrontation took place between Max and Ian. Dramatic scenes – but there was something about these scenes which didn’t make sense to some. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Max stood vigil over Oscar as he recovered (Credit: BBC) EastEnders fans confused by ‘plot hole’ in house fire In the wake of this week’s episodes, fans shared their thoughts on recent scenes. And many were baffled by Oscar’s hospitalisation when it had been Zoe who was caught in the blaze (if that’s what you want to call a rather small teddy bear fire). “So Zoe was in the fire 10m or so longer than Oscar but shes fine and Oscars in hospital? Make it make sense eh,” wrote one fan on X. “Are you telling me a bunch of papers on fire sent Oscar in hospital but ZOE is fine walking around?” asked another. A third said: “So Zoe was in the fire longer than Oscar but he’s in the coma???” “What’s up with eastenders and putting the wrong people in an ambulance? Jasmine got hit by the car but Gina was hospitalised. And now Oscar is in hospital when Zoe was in the fire for longer,” said a fourth. Make it make sense indeed! Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Dec 18 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 18 2025 Previous Story Next Story
