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Surrey caravan fire: Woman and two children killed | Surrey caravan fire: Woman and two children killed |
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A woman and two children have died in a fire in a caravan near Lingfield, Surrey. | A woman and two children 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 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 fire service has been launched. |
A 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 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 local authority, Tandridge District Council, said the site was used by members of the Showmen's Guild. | |
The guild seeks to "protect the interests of its members - travelling showmen who gain their livelihoods by attending funfairs," according to its website. | |
At the scene: BBC Surrey's Adrian Harms | At the scene: BBC Surrey's Adrian Harms |
There are two entrances to the caravan park, both are sealed off by police. | There are two entrances to the caravan park, both are sealed off by police. |
People here say the caravan park consists of about 50 mobile homes over 16 acres and has been here 20 years. | |
We do not know the ages of the children killed, although we were told by a neighbour they were young. | |
A spokeswoman for the fire service said it was called to the fire at 01:37 GMT. | A spokeswoman for the fire service said it was called to the fire at 01:37 GMT. |
"The fire was extinguished using hose reels, however, three people - two children and one adult - died," she said. | "The fire was extinguished using hose reels, however, three people - two children and one adult - died," she said. |
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends involved at this tragic time." | "Our thoughts are with the family and friends involved at this tragic time." |
Tandridge District Council said in a statement it "is aware of the tragic fire at The Plantation early this morning", adding it had "no role in the management of the site, which is in private ownership". | |
"We understand that the fire and police services are currently investigating the circumstances of the fire," it continued. | |
"The council has no direct involvement in this investigation but will assist if our services are required in any way." |