Woman dies in Weymouth house fire
The Fire Service were called to reports of a property fire in High West Street at around 3:45am this morning
A woman has died after a house fire in Weymouth in the early hours of this morning (November 28).
The Fire Service were called to reports of a property fire in High West Street at around 3:45am this morning.
Dorset Police also attended the scene and a number of residents were evacuated from nearby buildings.
Police have confirmed that a woman was pronouced dead at the scene and her death is being treated as unexplained.
The force added that the woman's next of kin has been informed.
Investigations are underway by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service to determine the cause of the fire.