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Totton Home Engulfed in 'Tunnel of Fire,' Woman Dies
15 Dec
Summary
- A 25-year-old woman died tragically in a house fire.
- A man in his 60s is in critical condition following the blaze.
- The fire created a 'tunnel of fire,' trapping the woman upstairs.
Tragedy struck in Totton when a fierce house fire erupted on Northlands Road, resulting in the death of a 25-year-old woman. The inferno, which began around 10:50 PM on Saturday, quickly engulfed the property, creating a terrifying 'tunnel of fire' that prevented escape. The woman was reportedly trapped upstairs as the blaze consumed the home.
Emergency services responded promptly, but the intensity of the fire and structural damage, particularly to the staircase, hampered rescue efforts. A man in his 60s, who was also in the house, suffered critical injuries and is now in a life-threatening condition in the hospital. The woman's parents managed to escape the burning home before emergency crews arrived.
Local residents described the scene as horrific, with neighbors recalling hearing the parents' distress over their trapped daughter. Investigations into the cause of the devastating fire are ongoing by Hampshire police and fire services. Authorities are appealing for privacy for the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time.
