Fatal boxing day house fire in Norwich not being treated as suspicious
The fire service say it's investigation has concluded.
Police have confirmed they are not treating a fatal house fire in Norwich as suspicious.
Officers were called to assist Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service at 4.22am on Boxing Day (26 December 2024) following reports of a fire at a property in Caterford Drive, Norwich.
Sadly, a body, which is believed to be that of a woman aged in her 70s, was discovered within the property.
Formal identification has yet to take place but her next of kin has been informed.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
A cordon remained at the scene while police crime scene investigators and a fire investigation team worked to establish the circumstances of the fire, and to ensure the safety of the building.
The cordon has now been lifted.
Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service has confirmed the cause of the blaze was undetermined but not suspicious and investigations have concluded.