Man, 61, dies after smoke reported coming from Knottingley home
A man has died after being found in a house in Knottingley yesterday morning (Tuesday).
West Yorkshire Police say they received a concern for safety report in relation to the resident at a house on Arncliffe Drive at 9.27am.
The caller reported there was smoke inside the property.
Emergency services attended and a 61-year-old man was found inside.
He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, and officers from Wakefield District CID are continuing to liaise with the fire service to establish the cause.