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A two-year-old girl has been rescued from a suspected arson attack at a house in Hull after she was thrown from a window into the arms of a neighbour.A two-year-old girl has been rescued from a suspected arson attack at a house in Hull after she was thrown from a window into the arms of a neighbour.
The girl was trapped in an upstairs bedroom with her grandmother and two men, both 18, after the blaze spread through the house on Harlich Close. The girl was trapped in an upstairs bedroom with her grandmother and two men, both 18, after the blaze spread through the house on Harlech Close.
After saving the little girl the trio jumped from the window at 0500 GMT.After saving the little girl the trio jumped from the window at 0500 GMT.
Humberside Fire and Rescue said: "It was a daring rescue effort and we are treating the fire as suspicious."Humberside Fire and Rescue said: "It was a daring rescue effort and we are treating the fire as suspicious."
Two fire engines attended the scene due to the severity of the fire which had burnt away the staircase.Two fire engines attended the scene due to the severity of the fire which had burnt away the staircase.
A spokesman for Humberside Fire and Rescue said: "This incident could have been much worse, having smoke detectors clearly saved the lives of the occupants.A spokesman for Humberside Fire and Rescue said: "This incident could have been much worse, having smoke detectors clearly saved the lives of the occupants.
"The quick thinking and actions of the neighbour should also be congratulated.""The quick thinking and actions of the neighbour should also be congratulated."
Officers from Humberside Police and fire experts are now investigating.Officers from Humberside Police and fire experts are now investigating.