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Maidstone flat fire: Woman dead and six hurt | |
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A woman in her 60s has died in a flat fire and six other people needed to be treated by paramedics. | |
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to Walshaw House in Quarry Square, Maidstone at 22:25 GMT on Tuesday after smoke was seen coming out of the flat. | |
Four crews attended and the six people were treated for smoke inhalation, a fire service spokesman said. | |
The dead woman's next of kin have been informed but the cause of the blaze is not yet known, the spokesman added. | |
A spokeswoman for Golding Homes said it was providing alternative accommodation to neighbours until it was safe for them to return home. |