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North Wingfield fire: Four people die and another injured | North Wingfield fire: Four people die and another injured |
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Four people have died in a house fire in north Derbyshire. | Four people have died in a house fire in north Derbyshire. |
The fire broke out at a house in Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield, near Chesterfield before 05:00 GMT. | The fire broke out at a house in Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield, near Chesterfield before 05:00 GMT. |
Derbyshire Police have confirmed two adults and two children have died. Another child is being treated in hospital for minor injuries. | Derbyshire Police have confirmed two adults and two children have died. Another child is being treated in hospital for minor injuries. |
A spokeswoman said Williamthorpe Road will remain closed for several hours. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. | A spokeswoman said Williamthorpe Road will remain closed for several hours. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. |
A neighbour said she had "heard next door thumping and banging" before the emergency services arrived. | |
BBC Radio Derby's Simon Hare said he had seen no obvious signs of fire damage on the front of the house. | |
A spokesman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said investigators were "keeping an open mind on the cause of the fire". |