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Surrey caravan fire: Two children and adult dead | Surrey caravan fire: Two children and adult dead |
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Two children and an adult have died in a fire in a caravan near Lingfield, Surrey. | Two children and an adult have died in a fire in a caravan near Lingfield, Surrey. |
The blaze broke out at The Plantation mobile home site in West Park Road, Newchapel overnight. | The blaze broke out at The Plantation mobile home site in West Park Road, Newchapel overnight. |
A man and another child were treated for burns at the scene, Surrey Police said. | A man and another child were treated for burns at the scene, Surrey Police said. |
The child has since been taken to the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. A joint investigation between the police and the fire service has been launched. | The child has since been taken to the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill. A joint investigation between the police and the fire service has been launched. |
The police spokeswoman said: "Surrey Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue units are currently at the scene, which remains cordoned off while enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the fire continue." | The police spokeswoman said: "Surrey Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue units are currently at the scene, which remains cordoned off while enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the fire continue." |
A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "The fire was extinguished using hose reels, however, three people - two children and one adult - died. | A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "The fire was extinguished using hose reels, however, three people - two children and one adult - died. |
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends involved at this tragic time." |