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Five people, including three young children, died in a house fire in Sheffield today. | Five people, including three young children, died in a house fire in Sheffield today. |
Two women are believed to have died alongside the children when the blaze broke out in Wake Road, Sharrow, shortly after midnight, South Yorkshire fire and rescue said. | Two women are believed to have died alongside the children when the blaze broke out in Wake Road, Sharrow, shortly after midnight, South Yorkshire fire and rescue said. |
A fire brigade spokesman said: "An investigation has commenced, involving police and fire officers, to establish the cause of the fire." | A fire brigade spokesman said: "An investigation has commenced, involving police and fire officers, to establish the cause of the fire." |
Four fire engines were called to the scene and an aerial ladder was also used to tackle the blaze. | Four fire engines were called to the scene and an aerial ladder was also used to tackle the blaze. |
Police and ambulance services also rushed to the house after receiving emergency calls. | Police and ambulance services also rushed to the house after receiving emergency calls. |
Wake Road, lined with cars on each side, was cordoned off by police tape this morning. | |
A police spokesman said the damaged building was believed to be a terraced house. | |
He said: "At this stage we are not able to confirm where in the house the fire broke out or if anyone else was injured." | |
Police officers and firefighters remained at the scene, he said. |