Pensioner dies after house fire in Leeds
Emergency services were called to Rothwell yesterday (20/10/24)
An investigation is underway after a fatal house fire in Leeds.
Emergency services were called early yesterday morning (20/10/24)to Haighside Close in Rothwell.
A man in his 80's was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say that there are no suspicious circumstances and the coroners office has been informed.
A Police statement said:
"At 5.28am yesterday, police were contacted by the fire service who were attending a fire at house in Haighside Close, Rothwell.
"The sole occupant of the address, a man in his eighties, was removed from the property and given emergency treatment by ambulance staff but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
"There were no suspicious circumstances and the Coroner’s Office has been informed."
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said:
"We were called at 05:16 on the 21st to Haighside Close in Leeds to reports of a house fire.
"We sent three crews, Rothwell, Hunslet and Leeds.
"West Yorkshire Police have more information on this incident."