Investigation into body find after Warton fire

Investigations are continuing after a woman's body was found inside a house severely damaged by fire.



About 25 firefighters were called to the semi-detached house in Little Warton Road, Warton, near Polesworth, Warwickshire, at 1425 GMT on Sunday.

The ambulance service said it took several hours for fire crews to recover the woman's body because of damage to the house.

Two men, aged 56 and 21, were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

The woman was initially reported to be unaccounted for.

She was confirmed dead at the scene at 2130 GMT.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire had spread to neighbouring homes.

A service spokeswoman said a specialist team was brought in to stabilise the building.

She added: "This incident is subject to further investigations which will be carried out over the next few days."

West Midlands Ambulance Service said a rapid response vehicle remained on scene during the incident providing medical cover for the firefighters tackling the blaze.