A devastating fire in Bradford resulted in the death of a young girl and injuries to four others, prompting an extensive emergency response and ongoing police investigation.
On Sunday just after 01:05 BST, a tragic house fire in Bradford resulted in the death of a 10-year-old girl and necessitated medical treatment for four others. The incident took place on Kingsdale Drive, where emergency services were promptly mobilized.
Upon their arrival, fire crews discovered that a woman and three children had escaped from the burning property. However, a fourth child, the 10-year-old girl, was tragically found deceased inside the house. The woman and three children who escaped have been treated at a hospital, and their injuries are reported not to be life-threatening.
West Yorkshire Police, leading the ongoing investigation, has confirmed that the fire’s cause is currently not considered suspicious. Authorities have established a police cordon at the fire site and continue to examine the scene to ascertain the specific details and sequence of events leading up to the fire.
Local emergency services, including West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, have been actively involved, deploying multiple crews who tackled the fire using hose reels and breathing apparatus.
The community has been significantly affected by this event, and local authorities are providing support to the bereaved and affected family. West Yorkshire Police have also appealed to anyone with information about the fire to come forward to assist with the investigation.
