Four children die in Stafford house fire
Four children have died in a house fire in Stafford.
Police and emergency services were called to reports of a fire on Sycamore Lane in the Highfields area at 2.40am on Tuesday.
Two adults and a fifth child are being treated in hospital for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, Staffordshire Police said.
It is with great sadness we can confirm the deaths of four children at a house fire in Highfields, Stafford, in the early hours of this morning (Feb 5). More information here – https://t.co/sFfDVWuAOHpic.twitter.com/ocD5uNHlcB
— Staffordshire Police (@StaffsPolice) February 5, 2019
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue are examining the scene and police have begun an investigation into the cause of the fire.
In a statement, police said: “Our thoughts are with the family, who are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.”