Man bailed as probe into fatal fire continues
Police were called to the house on Thursday
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A 30-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a house fire in Hereford has been released on police bail while an investigation continues.
A man, 33, died at the scene of the blaze after suffering serious injuries, and a 56-year-old woman had to go to hospital due to smoke inhalation.
Flames broke out at about 19:00 BST on Thursday, on Charles Witts Avenue.
A nearby resident described the scene at the time as 鈥渃arnage".
Nicola Yarranton told 91热爆 Radio Hereford and Worcester last week: 鈥淚t was horrible. I had my grandchildren here as well and they were crying."
Another resident, who did not wish to be named, described the woman in hospital as a 鈥渓ovely and caring lady鈥.
She said the events had been "heartbreaking" and "distressing".
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