Two people taken to hospital after house fire in Raunds

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The fire service said it was investigating the cause of the blaze

Two people have been taken to hospital after being rescued from a house fire.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a property on Mill Close in Raunds at 05:20 BST.

Crews used a ladder to rescue two people from the first floor of the house and they were taken to hospital as a precaution.

The service said it believed the fire started in the kitchen but an investigation was taking place.

It said firefighters were reassuring other residents and offering home fire safety advice.

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Damage could be seen inside the property

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