Cemetery Road Pudsey fire: Tragedy as man in his 40s dies following house fire in Leeds

A man in his 40s has died after a fire broke out at a house in Leeds, police have confirmed.

Published 13th Apr 2024, 13:47 BST

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The tragedy follows a blaze in one of the rooms at the property on Cemetery Road, Pudsey. It was reported shortly before 10pm last night (April 12).

A man in his 40s has died after a house fire that was reported on Cemetery Road, Pudsey, shortly before 10pm on April 12. Photo: Steve Riding.

West Yorkshire Police was called to the scene by the fire service and an investigation into the incident has since been launched.

A spokesperson for the force said: “A man was removed from the property and given emergency treatment but was pronounced dead a short time later.

“The cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious but detectives from Leeds District CID are continuing to carry out enquiries into the circumstances.”

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been asked to comment.

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