Woman dies and two children in critical condition after house fire in Huddersfield
Emergency services were called at 2.24am.
Last updated 31st Jul 2024
An investigation is underway after a woman died after a house fire in Huddersfield.
Emergency services were called at 2.24am this morning to Leeds Road.
Police say a 31-year-old woman died from her injuries, two girls aged 8 and 10 remain in hospital in a critical condition.
A Police statement said:
"At 2.24 this morning (31 July) Police were called by the fire service to a fire at a house on Leeds Road, Huddersfield.
"An adult female and two children were rescued from the property and taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
"Sadly the 31 year old woman died from her injuries earlier this morning. Two girls aged 8 and 10 years old remain in hospital in a critical condition.
"Investigations into the fire are in their early stages, we are currently treating it as suspicious. However we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident."
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said:
“Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by this tragic incident. Specially trained officers are supporting the family.
“Whilst we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, we are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area this morning, who may have seen something to come forward with information.
“A scene remains in place whilst enquiries are carried out.”
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