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Sheffield house fire: Five people, including three young children, killed as blaze ravages house Sheffield house fire: Five people, including three children, killed as blaze ravages house
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Five people, including three young children, have died in a house fire in Sheffield.Five people, including three young children, have died in a house fire in Sheffield.
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 999 call was received at 00:15 BST on Monday and fire, ambulance and police services all attended.A 999 call was received at 00:15 BST on Monday and fire, ambulance and police services all attended.
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 - from Central, Rivelin, Lowedges and Mansfield Road stations - were called to the scene and an aerial ladder was also used to tackle the blaze.Four fire engines - from Central, Rivelin, Lowedges and Mansfield Road stations - 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.