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Parents killed in blaze 'tragedy' | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
A mother and father have died in an Aberdeenshire house fire which also injured their daughter and two sons. | |
The mother, aged 47, and 53-year-old father were pronounced dead following the blaze at Crimond, near Fraserburgh. | |
Four other people - their sons aged 13 and 19, their 21-year-old daughter and a 52-year-old man - were taken to hospital for treatment. | |
The alarm was raised shortly after 0400 BST. About 20 firefighters battled to bring the fire under control. | |
The sister and the older man who survived the fire were detained for treatment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. | |
The two brothers were taken to hospital in Peterhead and later released. | |
This is a tragedy for the family involved and the thoughts of everyone involved in the inquiry team are with them Det Insp Stewart KiddGrampian Police | |
Duncan Smith, of Grampian Fire and Rescue Service, told BBC Scotland: "Three appliances attended, when crews arrived they were faced with quite a serious fire and it was eventually brought under control. | Duncan Smith, of Grampian Fire and Rescue Service, told BBC Scotland: "Three appliances attended, when crews arrived they were faced with quite a serious fire and it was eventually brought under control. |
"Crews found a number of occupants had already made their escape, assisted we believe by a passer-by. | "Crews found a number of occupants had already made their escape, assisted we believe by a passer-by. |
"Unfortunately two persons have tragically lost their lives in this incident." | "Unfortunately two persons have tragically lost their lives in this incident." |
Road closures have been set up on the A90. | Road closures have been set up on the A90. |
Grampian Police said the cause of the fire was "under investigation". | Grampian Police said the cause of the fire was "under investigation". |
Det Insp Stewart Kidd, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are at an early stage in the investigations into this fatal fire. | Det Insp Stewart Kidd, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are at an early stage in the investigations into this fatal fire. |
"This is a tragedy for the family involved and the thoughts of everyone involved in the inquiry team are with them." | "This is a tragedy for the family involved and the thoughts of everyone involved in the inquiry team are with them." |
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 0845 600 5700 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on 0845 600 5700 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |