House fire in Batley leaves one man dead

The fire broke out at a house on Hillhead Drive, Batley yesterday evening

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue
Author: Katie LyonsPublished 22nd Jan 2024

A house fire in Batley, which broke out just after 11:30 pm yesterday (Sunday 21 January) has left one man dead.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown and police say enquiries are ongoing.

West Yorkshire Police said: "At 11.33pm yesterday (Sunday), police and fire responded to a report of a house fire in Hillhead Drive, Batley.

"A man was found inside the address and was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

"Enquiries are ongoing with the fire service into the cause of the blaze."

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