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Woman, 18, dies in fire at house Woman, 19, dies in fire at house
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An 18-year-old woman died and two boys were critically injured in a house fire in Manchester. A 19-year-old woman died and two boys were critically injured in a house fire in Manchester.
Fire crews were called to a three-storey property in Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, near the junction with Dawnay Street, at about 0500 BST. Fire crews were called to the three-storey property in Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, near the junction with Dawnay Street, at about 0500 BST.
The injured boys, aged 14 and eight, were said to have suffered 90% burns. Their conditions are described as "critical", police said. The injured boys, aged 14 and eight, were said to have suffered 90% burns. Their conditions are described as "critical", said police.
Their parents are both being treated at Tameside Hospital.Their parents are both being treated at Tameside Hospital.
Their father suffered 20% burns and their mother was suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.Their father suffered 20% burns and their mother was suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.
Two other boys and a 15-year-old girl are also being treated after they inhaled smoke.Two other boys and a 15-year-old girl are also being treated after they inhaled smoke.
Three other young children are being cared for by neighbours, a North West Ambulance Service spokesman said.Three other young children are being cared for by neighbours, a North West Ambulance Service spokesman said.
The road was closed for a time while the fire was put out. The cause of the fire is being investigated. The road was closed while the fire was put out. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
A neighbour, who told the BBC he only knew the occupants "by sight", said: "They have only been in about seven or eight months. It's a tragedy."