Fatal fire: Trapped woman dies after blaze at Wakefield house

A woman has died following a fire at a house in Wakefield yesterday.

Police recieved a report of a fire with a person trapped inside at Regina Crescent, Havercroft, at around 5.45pm.

Emergency services attended and found the woman inside.

She received medical attention at the scene, but was sadly pronounced deceased a short time alter.

Enquiries are ongoing with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service into the cause of the fire.

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