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Second fire at house 'was arson' Second fire at house 'was arson'
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A second fire at a family home in the space of three weeks was an arson attack, police have confirmed.A second fire at a family home in the space of three weeks was an arson attack, police have confirmed.
Wiltshire Police said their inquiries were focusing on a direct link between the two fires at the house in Swindon.Wiltshire Police said their inquiries were focusing on a direct link between the two fires at the house in Swindon.
Firefighters were called to the address in Broad Street in the early hours of Saturday. A man and three women went to hospital after inhaling smoke.Firefighters were called to the address in Broad Street in the early hours of Saturday. A man and three women went to hospital after inhaling smoke.
Police said people in the area had "expressed concern" over a second fire happening at the same house so soon.Police said people in the area had "expressed concern" over a second fire happening at the same house so soon.
Staying with relativesStaying with relatives
Saturday's fire was restricted to a ground floor lounge but much of the house was affected by smoke. Saturday's fire was restricted to a ground floor lounge, but much of the house was affected by smoke.
A 47-year-old man and women aged 42, 21 and 18 were taken to Great Western Hospital to be treated for the effects of smoke inhalation but were later released and were staying with relatives nearby. A 47-year-old man and women aged 42, 21 and 18 were taken to Great Western Hospital to be treated for the effects of smoke inhalation, but were later released and were staying with relatives nearby.
Insp Graham Chivers of Wiltshire Police said: "Forensic and fire investigators have now completed their analysis of the scene and we can confirm that the fire was arson. Wiltshire Police spokesman Graham Chivers said: "Forensic and fire investigators have now completed their analysis of the scene and we can confirm that the fire was arson.
"Police met with community representatives this morning, and they expressed concern that two fires have occurred at the same premises within a three-week period. "A major incident room has now been established at Gablecross Police Station.
"Our investigations are focussing on a direct link between the two fires." "Detectives and uniformed officers will be conducting inquiries in the Broad Green area of Swindon over the next few days."
Detective Superintendent Stephen Fulcher added: "This could have easily been a fatal attack and I am asking all local residents to make a concerted effort to work with the police to identify who was responsible."