West Chiltington house fire: Investigation into fatal incident continues

Emergency services responded to the incident in Harbolets Road, West Chiltington, at 9.10am on Saturday 26 December, police said.

Fire engines from the local area arrived quickly at the scene and a section of the road was closed, and the fire was extinguished.

Two people were sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. Their bodies have since been recovered.

They are believed to be married couple Francis Dougharty, 90, and Madeleine Dougharty, 86, however they are yet to be formally identified, police said.

A spokesman said: "Enquiries are ongoing, and a joint investigation will take place to determine the cause of the fire.

"We have no further information at this stage."

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