An investigation is beginning into the deaths of two children and an adult in a caravan fire in Surrey in the UK. 

A man and another child needed treatment for burns following the blaze in Newchapel just before 2am this morning.

The area is still cordoned off.

The BBC have reported that a police spokeswoman said: "Surrey Police and Surrey Fire and Rescue units are currently at the scene, which remains cordoned off while enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the fire continue."

A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "The fire was extinguished using hose reels, however, three people - two children and one adult - died.

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends involved at this tragic time."