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28/11/2014
Woman And Child 'Critical' After Suspected Arson Attack
A woman and a child are being treated in hospital after a suspected arson attack in Kidderminster.
Fire crews were called to a flat above a shop in Horsefair at about 22:00 on Thursday.
According to reports, the woman was carried from the burning building by a firefighter, who then immediately began administering first aid and trying to resuscitate her.
A child, believed to be the woman's son, was also rescued from the flat.
The woman and boy are said to be in a critical condition in hospital.
Two other people at the scene also needed treatment for smoke inhalation.
It is understood that a number of neighbours were moved from the flats due to the fire.
Police said an investigation is now underway.
(MH/JP)
Fire crews were called to a flat above a shop in Horsefair at about 22:00 on Thursday.
According to reports, the woman was carried from the burning building by a firefighter, who then immediately began administering first aid and trying to resuscitate her.
A child, believed to be the woman's son, was also rescued from the flat.
The woman and boy are said to be in a critical condition in hospital.
Two other people at the scene also needed treatment for smoke inhalation.
It is understood that a number of neighbours were moved from the flats due to the fire.
Police said an investigation is now underway.
(MH/JP)
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