St Neots fire: Two children die in Eynesbury house blaze
Two children died in a house fire in the St Neots area, police have confirmed.
A three-year-old boy and seven-year-old girl were pronounced dead at the scene following the blaze, which broke out at the home in Buttercup Avenue, Eynesbury, on Thursday morning (December 10).
A 35-year-old woman has been taken to hospital with life-changing injuries after leaping from a second-floor window, while a 46-year-old man has suffered minor injuries.
It is believed the blaze broke out about 7am at the three-storey home.
The cause of the fire is yet to be established, however police are working with fire investigators.
Emergency services have been at the scene since Thursday morning.
Around 40 firefighters from Huntingdon, Sawtry, St Neots, Gamlingay and Cambridge were called to the scene.
Chief Fire Officer Chris Strickland said: “This is such a devastating incident and our thoughts remain with the family.
“Crews fought tirelessly to get the fire under control and locate the children who they had been told were still in the house.
“It’s one of the toughest incidents you can attend as a firefighter and we’re looking after the crews who were there.
“But all of our thoughts are very much with the family and the local community and we’ll be in the area over the coming days providing support to residents.”
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