Woman dies in severe fire in Smethwick | UK News

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A woman has died after a serious house fire in the West Midlands in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Four fire engines and 19 firefighters responded to reports of a fire at a two-story house in Harvest Road, Smethwick, at 4:35 a.m. on Saturday.

Teams from Oldbury, West Bromwich, Woodgate Valley and Smethwick fought the blaze. West Midlands Fire Departments described it as a serious blaze that affected the entire semi-detached house.

A woman, believed to be in her 30s, was found unconscious in a bedroom and rescued by firefighters. However, his death was confirmed soon after, according to PA Media.

A man and a woman, who are believed to be in their 50s, were taken to safety and received first aid. They were then transported to hospital by paramedics.

A taxi driver, Ashmetullah Faizy, told the Express and Star newspaper he called 999 and helped the couple escape. They are believed to be the mother and father of the victims.

The scene was closed on Saturday as investigations were underway into the causes of the fire. Burnt furniture from the house could be seen in the front garden.

The Fire Department added: Our thoughts are with them and everyone affected by this incident. The fire was confirmed at 6:20 a.m. and, an hour later, our resources at the scene were reduced to one fire engine. West Midlands Fire Department investigators will work with fellow police to determine how the blaze started.

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