Two children in hospital after Birmingham house fire

Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening

Author: Cam HallPublished 26th May 2024

Two children have been taken to hospital after a house fire in Birmingham.

Police and fire crews were called just after 4:30pm on Saturday to an address on Wharf Road, Kings Norton.

The children, aged 3 and 5, were inside the house at the time and rescued by fire crews.

They are being treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 32-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect, and remain in custody as West Midlands Police continue to question them.

Forensics teams will be at the house on Sunday to investigate a possible cause.