Man dies and four hospitalised after two house fires in Bilston
Emergency services were called in the early hours of this morning (10th May)
Last updated 10th May 2025
A man has died and four others have been hospitalised after two house fires in Bilston.
West Midlands fire service and police were called to Lunt Place and Marbury Drive just after 2am on the 10th May.
People were urged early this morning to avoid the area and residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut:
A West Midlands police spokesperson said: "Four people were taken to hospital with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.
"A man in his 70s was found dead at the Marbury Drive address and we are working with the Fire Service to establish the exact circumstances around what happened.
"Our officers will be remaining at the scene of the fires throughout this weekend to help the Fire Service with their enquiries and keep the sites secure.
"Anyone who was in the area at the time of the fire and saw what happened can contact us via 101 or Live Chat quoting log 379 of 10 May."