Woman, 31, dead and two girls, 8 & 10, fighting for their lives after ‘suspicious’ house fire in Huddersfield
A WOMAN has died and two girls are fighting for their lives after a ‘suspicious’ house fire in Huddersfield.
Cops were called by firefighters to an address in the West Yorkshire town at 2.24am this morning.
A 31-year-old woman and two girls aged eight and 10 were rescued from the home.
All three were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, with the woman dying from her injuries earlier this morning.
The two girls remain in hospital in critical conditions, West Yorkshire Police said.
Officers are now probing the fire, which they are currently treating as suspicious.
But they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the horror.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by this tragic incident.”
The homicide cop added: “Specially trained officers are supporting the family.
“We are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
“But we are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area this morning.
“They 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 quoting Op Purplenest.
Information can always be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.