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Woman and 15-year-old girl die in Bletchley house fire Woman and 15-year-old girl die in Bletchley house fire
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Police officers have remained in St Patrick's Way since the fatal firePolice officers have remained in St Patrick's Way since the fatal fire
A 15-year-old girl and a 60-year-old woman have died in a house fire.A 15-year-old girl and a 60-year-old woman have died in a house fire.
Fire crews and the police were called to the blaze in Bletchley, near Milton Keynes, at about 12:10 BST. Fire crews and police were called to the blaze in Bletchley, near Milton Keynes, at about 12:10 BST.
The flames were "quickly" brought under control, but the pair died at the scene, Thames Valley Police said. The pair died at the scene and an investigation was under way to establish the cause of the fire, Thames Valley Police said.
"Their deaths are currently considered unexplained and an investigation is under way," a force spokesperson added. A next-door neighbour described hearing "loud screams" and how another of his neighbours shouted for someone to "break the door".
They described it as an "incredibly sad" incident, and said the victims' next of kin were being supported. The man, who only gave his name as Gabriel, told the BBC he was at home with his children at the time.
St Patrick's Way has remained shut since the fire, with emergency workers hoping to reopen it later. Fire crews turned up at St Patrick's Way about five minutes after he dialled 999, Gabriel said.
"Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this tragic fire," the spokesperson said. "Earlier when it happened, I really wasn't myself. I was very, very, shocked," he said.
He described what he says he saw as "unimaginable" and "tragic".
Floral tributes have been laid outside the house
Gabriel said the family affected was "easy-going, calm and lovely".
Thames Valley Police said the flames were quickly brought under control and said the deaths were currently being "considered unexplained".
A spokesperson said the victims' next of kin were being supported, adding: "Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this tragic fire."
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