Fatality After House Fire, Chartwell

One person critically injured in a house fire in Chartwell last weekend has now died.

Emergency services were called to a house fire on Bellmont Avenue, Chartwell about 3am on Saturday 9 May.

Two people were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation in a critical condition. One has now sadly died in hospital.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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