Child dies and another in hospital after Kent house fire
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Child dies and another in hospital after Kent house fire
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"In a statement, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said: Sadly, one child died at the scene and another has been taken to hospital. A spokesperson added an investigation into the cause of the fire is currently ongoing. People in the area were initially asked to close their windows and doors as crews worked through the afternoon to tackle the flames. Ann Millington, chief executive of the fire service, said: "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with everyone affected by this tragic incident, especially the child's loved ones. "We understand this will be a distressing time for the local community and support is available at a welfare hub set up at Hamstreet Village Hall.""
A child died and a second child was taken to hospital after a house fire on White Admiral Way in the village of Hamstreet, Ashford, shortly after midday on Sunday. Emergency services responded following reports of the blaze. Fire crews confirmed one child died at the scene and firefighters rescued another from the semi-detached property. Kent Fire and Rescue Service said an investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Residents were asked to close windows and doors while crews tackled the flames and a welfare hub was set up at Hamstreet Village Hall to provide support.
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