A man has tragically died in a devastating house fire in Leeds.
Emergency services were called to a property in Green Lane, Whitkirk, at 9.24am on Sunday (June 4), following reports of a huge blaze with a man trapped inside. Paramedics rushed to the scene.
The man was pulled from the blaze, but tragically died at the scene.
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A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "At 9.24am on Sunday (June 4), police were contacted by the fire service who were attending a report of a house fire with persons trapped at an address in Green Lane, Whitkirk.
"Officers attended and initially assisted with a request for a road closure. A male was removed from the address and received medical attention at the scene. He was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later.
"Investigations are continuing with the fire service, but the incident is not thought to be suspicious."
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