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Tragedy strikes Emmerdale this January when fire tears through the village, killing at least two people.

The locals watch in horror as the flames engulf a row of cottages on Main Street and threaten the lives of some of the show’s best-loved characters.

But viewers will be kept waiting until the explosive episode airs to find out who makes it out alive.

Betty is left fighting for her life when the fire hits Keepers Cottage, while Gennie and Katie's lives are at risk inside Victoria Cottage.

Brenda and Terry could be in danger when their home is caught up in the inferno. And Viv is alone in the flat drowning her sorrows after Terry has rejected her advances. Will she get out before it’s too late?

Lives will be lost and families will be destroyed in some of the show’s most spectacular scenes ever.

As the villagers mourn the loss of their neighbours they’re horrified to learn that this was no accident...

How long can the arsonist hide their guilt?

Series producer Gavin Blyth says: "This is going to be one of the most dramatic and tragic events ever to rock Emmerdale and no-one will be untouched by the fire’s devastating consequences.

"The whole village will be thrown together for these gripping and heart-wrenching episodes which will launch us into an unmissable 2011."