Walsall fire: Man and woman found dead after horror blaze rips through home | The Sun

A MAN and a woman have died after a fire ripped through a home in Walsall.

Both people were pronounced dead at the scene in Croxdene Avenue, Bloxwich, Walsall.

The emergency services were called at around 2am today.

Investigators are now examining the cause of the blaze.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said both occupants were in a critical condition when first responders arrived.

A West Midlands Fire Service spokesperson added: "At approximately 2.15am on Monday 3 April, we responded to a house fire on Croxdene Avenue, Bloxwich.

"Three fire engines, crewed by 15 firefighters from Walsall, Bloxwich and Willenhall fire stations attended a severe fire in a two-storey house. The first arrived within five minutes of being mobilised.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the building and extinguished the fire using hose reels.

"We are saddened to confirm that, despite the best efforts of fire and ambulance crews at the scene, two people rescued from the building were confirmed to have died at the scene.

"Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident.

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"Our Fire Investigation Team are working to establish the cause of the fire."

A spokeswoman for the ambulance service said: “Upon arrival, crews discovered two patients, a man and a woman.

"The man was assessed and was in a critical condition. He received advanced life support from ambulance staff at the scene.

“Unfortunately, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

"The woman was in a critical condition. Sadly, it became apparent that nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased at the scene."

West Midlands Police said they will be supporting the fire service who will be leading the investigation.

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