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14:31 GMT, Sunday, 6 July 2008 15:31 UK

Funeral held of house fire victim

Hameeda Begum

The funeral of a woman who died in a house fire in Bolton has been held.

Hameeda Begum was killed and six others, including three firefighters, were injured in the blaze at Great Lever, Bolton, on 23 June.

The funeral of the 71-year-old took place at the Makkah Mosque on Grecian Street, Great Lever.

A 22-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder and three counts of attempted murder have bailed to 24 September.

A 24-year-old woman and a five-year-old girl remain critically ill in hospital following the blaze.




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Pair bailed over fatal house fire (04 Jul 08 |  Manchester )
Man and boy held after fire death (03 Jul 08 |  Manchester )
Fatal fire started in rubbish bin (25 Jun 08 |  Manchester )
Fatal fire at house 'suspicious' (24 Jun 08 |  Manchester )
Woman dies after blaze rescue bid (24 Jun 08 |  Manchester )

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