Three still missing after Boxing Day house fire in Stroud
Sammy Jenkins,West of England,
Leigh Boobyer,West of EnglandAnd
Scott Ellis,stroud
BBCThree people remain missing as police investigations continue following a house fire on Boxing Day.
Emergency services were called to a fire on Brimscombe Hill in Stroud, Gloucestershire, at around 3am on Friday.
One person managed to get out of the house taken to hospitalGloucestershire Police had previously said.
A cordon was still in place near the home on Saturday, and police said officers were expected to remain in the area for several days.
The force urged people to respect the privacy of those involved “at this unimaginably difficult time”.
He added that the coroner was informed that “this was standard practice for incidents of this nature”.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Stroud’s Labor MP Dr. Simon Opher said the fire was “truly shocking at Christmas time”.
“This is a truly tragic situation for our local community,” he said.
“I know in times like these Stroud really comes together and supports the neighbors and everyone who knows the people at home.”
Green Party councilor Chloe Turner, who represents Minchinhampton on Stroud District Council, said anyone with information or needing support should contact police.
He added that his thoughts are “very relevant to everyone affected by this tragic event.”
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service said on Friday that crews had prevented the fire from spreading to neighboring properties but the damage to the house was extensive.
