Teen dies in Hamstreet house fire, investigation ongoing
A teenage girl has died following a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Another child and an adult are in hospital. An investigation into the cause is underway.
A teenage girl has died following a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Another child and an adult are in hospital. An investigation into the cause is underway.
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A child has died and another is in hospital after an intense house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Emergency services are investigating the cause of the tragic blaze.
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