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A fire at a family home in which a three-year-old boy died in the early hours is being treated as suspicious, police have said. | A fire at a family home in which a three-year-old boy died in the early hours is being treated as suspicious, police have said. |
A man, woman and two other children escaped from the blaze at the house in Fulmer Lane, Wellingborough, Northants. | |
They were taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke. | They were taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke. |
When fire crews arrived, the fire had almost destroyed the house. It is understood the child's body is still in the house while it is made safe. | |
A Northamptonshire Police spokesman confirmed the fire was being treated as suspicious and an investigation would be carried out. | A Northamptonshire Police spokesman confirmed the fire was being treated as suspicious and an investigation would be carried out. |
Forensic searches of the home are continuing and a post-mortem examination will be carried out on the boy. | Forensic searches of the home are continuing and a post-mortem examination will be carried out on the boy. |