Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at 14:15hrs
Detectives investigating the fatal fire that took the life of a woman and seriously injured two children is being treated as suspicious.
The blaze happened in the early hours of this morning in Huddersfield.
In a statement released today, West Yorkshire Police said,
“At 2.24 this morning (31 July) Police were called by the fire service to a fire at a house on Leeds Road, Huddersfield.
An adult female and two children were rescued from the property and taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
Sadly the 31 year old woman died from her injuries earlier this morning. Two girls aged 8 and 10 years old remain in hospital in a critical condition.
Investigations into the fire are in their early stages, we are currently treating it as suspicious. However we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said:
“Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by this tragic incident. Specially trained officers are supporting the family.
“Whilst we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, we are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area this morning, who may have seen something to come forward with information.
“A scene remains in place whilst enquiries are carried out.”
Anyone with information can call the Homicide and Major Enquiry team on 101 or via the live chat facility at http://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting Op Purplenest
Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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