TWO kids and a woman have died while a man is fighting for his life after a horror flat fire in Cambridge.
Emergency services rushed to the home on Sackville Close, King’s Hedges ward, Cambridge at 1.08am on Friday.
More than 30 firefighters fought the blaze on the groundground and first floor of the two-storey maisonette.
A man in his 30s managed to escape the flat before crews arrived, however he suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Two children, a boy and a girl, were rescued but tragically both later died in hospital.
A woman in her 30s also died at the scene.
Area Commander Stuart Smith said: "This is a devastating and deeply upsetting incident that will touch many people. Our thoughts are with the relatives, friends and neighbours of the family. It’s just heartbreaking.
“We know this will have a huge impact on the local community and our fire safety team was in the area visiting residents yesterday to provide fire safety information and reassurance and will be returning next week.
“A fire like this is one of the toughest incidents you can attend as a firefighter and we’re looking after the welfare of all those who responded to or supported this incident.”
Cllr Jenny Gawthrope Wood, Mayor of Cambridge, said: “I know that the residents of King’s Hedges and the whole city will share my shock and sorrow at the loss of life in Sackville Close. To lose loved ones in such tragic circumstances is so terribly hard to bear.
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“I know that our council officers will provide support wherever they can.
“I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims of this shocking event.”
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