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Child missing after house fire in Milton in Highlands Boy missing after house fire in Milton in Highlands
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A four-year-old child is missing and a woman and child are in hospital after a fire at a house in a Highland village. A six-year-old boy is missing and his mother and sister are in hospital after a fire in a Highland village.
The blaze broke out in the end of terrace property in Cromarty Drive, Milton, near Invergordon, shortly before 0230 BST. The blaze broke out in the end-of-terrace property in Cromarty Drive, Milton, near Invergordon, shortly before 0230 BST.
The woman and child escaped and were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment to injuries. The woman and 11-year-old girl jumped out of a window and were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.
Police said one other child remains unaccounted for. Efforts are under way to search the badly damaged building. Police said the young boy remains unaccounted for. Efforts are under way to search the badly damaged building.
Officers said they had not ruled out foul play and a joint police and fire investigation was under way.
The woman suffered minor injuries, while the girl's injuries were said to be more serious but not life-threatening.
More than 20 firefighters battled to control the blaze overnight.More than 20 firefighters battled to control the blaze overnight.
Northern Constabulary said the fire caused considerable structural damage and attempts are being made to make the building safe. Northern Constabulary said the fire caused considerable structural damage and attempts were being made to make the building safe.
A spokeswoman said: "The neighbouring house was evacuated, but emergency services personnel were unable to access the burning building due to the severity of the fire and the structural damage.A spokeswoman said: "The neighbouring house was evacuated, but emergency services personnel were unable to access the burning building due to the severity of the fire and the structural damage.
"Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service have mobilised an Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) Unit to assist with making the building safe so that crews can enter the house and continue their searches.""Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service have mobilised an Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) Unit to assist with making the building safe so that crews can enter the house and continue their searches."