Wigan: Man dies and another left critical after fire at family's house

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Image caption, The fire broke out at a house in Warrington Road in Wigan in the early hours of Sunday

A man has died and another person has been left fighting for their life after a fire at a family-of-six's house.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said four other people were injured in the fire in Warrington Road, Wigan, at 02:30 BST on Sunday.

GMP said a family of six were in the house with one person in a "life-threatening condition".

Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Service (GMFRS) are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Ch Supt Clare Jenkins said: "Our thoughts are with the family involved in this incident who are currently receiving treatment for their injuries and also grieving a tragic loss.

"Whilst our inquiries alongside GMFRS continue and are still in early stages we are confident it is an isolated incident that has no wider risk to the public."

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