Two younger youngsters die in home fireplace in Wolverhampton
Two young children died in a house fire in Wolverhampton last night, police have confirmed.
Officers were called to Mason Street at about 8.30pm on Friday evening along with the West Midlands Fire Service and the West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Midlands Police said.
Firefighters entered the property and rescued two young children, but they were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other children and a woman were already out of the house before emergency services arrived. They were checked over by ambulance staff but did not need hospital treatment.
Police are now investigating and have cordoned off the property, which was extensively damaged, while work is done to establish the cause of the fire.
A Force spokesperson said in a statement: ‘West Midlands Fire Service said fire crews from Bilston, West Bromwich and Bloxwich Fire Stations attended with six firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entering the property.
‘After rescuing two young children they immediately provided emergency care.
‘West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, three paramedic officers, HART paramedics, a MERIT trauma team and a critical care car from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity attended.
Officers were called to Mason Street (pictured) in Wolverhampton last night at around 8.30pm
‘Ambulance medics worked rapidly to administer advanced life support to both children but tragically they were both confirmed dead a short time later.
‘Our thoughts are with the children’s loved ones and all those impacted by this heartbreaking incident.
‘Police have cordoned off the scene as officers work with emergency service colleagues to establish the exact circumstances of the fire.
‘Officers remain at the scene today and we thank the community for their support with the on-going investigation. The scene is expected to remain in place for some time at property, which was extensively damaged, as enquiries continue.
‘Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police on 101 or via Live Chat quoting log 5640 of 24 April.’
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