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A murder investigation is under way after a house fire in South Yorkshire claimed the lives of two people. A murder investigation is under way after two people died in a house fire in South Yorkshire.
The fire service was called to the mid-terrace property on Albert Road in Sheffield at about 2000 GMT on Friday. The fire service was called to the mid-terrace property in Albert Road in Sheffield on Friday night.
Two people were confirmed dead at the scene and two others were taken to hospital in a serious condition. Two people died at the scene and two others were taken to hospital where they are in a serious condition.
One person has been arrested. Police said details of those killed would not be released until family members had been informed. One person has been arrested. Police said details of those who died would not be released until family members had been informed.
A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said when fire crews arrived at the scene, the fire was well ablaze. A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said about 25 firefighters were sent to the scene and when crews arrived, the fire was well ablaze.
The spokesperson said the two people taken to hospital had managed to escape through windows.
Albert Road has been closed while investigations are carried out.Albert Road has been closed while investigations are carried out.
The spokeswoman said it was likely to be closed all day and that substantial disruption was likely in the area. A police spokeswoman said it was likely to be closed all day and warned people to expect substantial disruption in the area.