Investigation launched after woman dies in fatal Halifax house fire

A woman has died following a house fire Stansfield Close, Halifax (Google Street View)

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Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a house fire in Halifax where a woman died.

Fire crews were called to Stansfield Close in the Pellon area of Halifax at 8.37pm on Thursday evening

A woman in her 70's received medical treatment by paramedics but was pronounced dead a short time later.

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West Yorkshire Police Officers were also called to the scene following the incident.

A spokesperson for the force said there are no suspicious circumstances over the death.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service investigators have been working trying to establish the cause of the fire.

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