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[Gigi]

UK NewsBrits Killed In Blaze
Updated: 13:27, Sunday March 18, 2007

Three Britons have been killed in a house fire on a British military base in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

State radio on the island reported that a man and his two children died in the blaze, which broke out at RAF Akrotiri, near the port city of Limassol.

An MoD spokeswoman confirmed that the three victims were British.

She said: "It is with deep regret that we can confirm that a house fire at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus on Saturday night has tragically resulted in the deaths of three people.

"It is far too early to speculate on the cause of the incident and a thorough investigation has commenced.

"Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased at this very difficult time."

The victims' names would not be released until next-of-kin had been informed, she said.

Britain maintains two military bases in Cyprus.

[jody]

Such tragic news, been hearing about it on bfbs radio but they were not saying that it was a father and 2 children,how awful for the rest of their family.Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends

[LENA]

I heard that as well a father with the 2 and 7 years old children burned in their house!!!! Tragedy!!! Mum was away that time!!!