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| Kirton house fire: Murder investigation under way | |
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| Two more bodies have been found inside a house that was gutted in a fire in the early hours of New Year's Day. | Two more bodies have been found inside a house that was gutted in a fire in the early hours of New Year's Day. |
| A murder investigation is under way following the blaze in Pear Tree Road, Kirton, near Boston in Lincolnshire. | A murder investigation is under way following the blaze in Pear Tree Road, Kirton, near Boston in Lincolnshire. |
| Police initially said one person had died but have now revealed that three people were found dead in the house. | Police initially said one person had died but have now revealed that three people were found dead in the house. |
| The murder inquiry is being treated as "domestic-related" and police are not looking for anyone in connection with the deaths. | The murder inquiry is being treated as "domestic-related" and police are not looking for anyone in connection with the deaths. |
| Two other people were taken to hospital after the blaze, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | Two other people were taken to hospital after the blaze, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. |
| The first floor and roof of the house were gutted in the fire. | The first floor and roof of the house were gutted in the fire. |
| Police said on Tuesday that because of the ferocity of the fire it might take "a number of days" to establish how it started. | |
| Details about those who died have not been released. | Details about those who died have not been released. |
| More news from across Lincolnshire | More news from across Lincolnshire |
| The murder investigation is being conducted by officers from the East Midlands Specialist Operations Unit, which has appealed for witnesses to come forward. | The murder investigation is being conducted by officers from the East Midlands Specialist Operations Unit, which has appealed for witnesses to come forward. |
| Supt Di Coulson said: "This is a tragic crime and our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved. | Supt Di Coulson said: "This is a tragic crime and our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved. |
| "We are in contact with the families and will ensure that this is a thorough investigation as we try to understand what happened." | "We are in contact with the families and will ensure that this is a thorough investigation as we try to understand what happened." |