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| Cheshunt care home fire: Two dead and 33 rescued | |
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| Two people have died and 33 had to be rescued after a fire broke out at a residential care home in Hertfordshire, the county's fire service has said. | |
| Five ambulance crews, two ambulance officers, the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and a volunteer doctor were sent to Newgrange Care Home in Cadmore Lane, Cheshunt, at about 06:00 BST. | |
| Residents were taken to a nearby rest centre to be assessed. | Residents were taken to a nearby rest centre to be assessed. |
| Three needed hospital treatment for minor burns and smoke inhalation. | Three needed hospital treatment for minor burns and smoke inhalation. |
| Hertfordshire Fire Control tweeted to say 12 pumps had been sent to the care home and an "excellent effort" had been made by all those involved in the rescue. | |
| A spokeswoman for Hertfordshire Police said: "Officers attended and assisted with the evacuation of the building and helped to transport residents to an emergency reception centre, which was set up nearby. | |
| "Sadly, it has now been confirmed that two people have died during the incident and our thoughts are with the families of all those affected. | |
| "Investigations are being led by the fire service at this stage and we will continue to provide assistance where necessary." | |
| More than £500 has already been raised through an online fund set up to help residents of the care home in the aftermath of the blaze. | More than £500 has already been raised through an online fund set up to help residents of the care home in the aftermath of the blaze. |
| Hertfordshire County Council tweeted: "We are now working closely with Broxbourne Borough Council and health services to assess the needs of residents and arrange suitable accommodation." | |
| "We'd like to pay tribute to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue for their work," the statement added. | |
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