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Two pulled from 'suspicious' fire

Scene of fire
Police are treating the fire as suspicious

Two people have been rescued from a house fire in Lincolnshire, which may have been started deliberately.

A man, 54, and a woman, 57, were rescued from the blaze on Robin Hoods Walk in Boston by firefighters at about 0200 BST.

They were treated for smoke inhalation at Boston's Pilgrim Hospital but their injuries are not thought to be serious.

Police are treating the fire as suspicious. Forensic examinations will be carried out at the scene.




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