Man found dead after Calderdale house fire

A man was found dead after a blaze at a Calderdale home.

Emergency crews were called to the house fire on Halifax Road in Todmorden just after 1pm on Saturday.

Police say the body of a man was found inside the property.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The fire happened on Saturday afternoonplaceholder image
The fire happened on Saturday afternoon

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “The cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious at this time.

"Calderdale CID is continuing enquiries in liaison with the fire service.”

Anyone with information that might help with the police’s investigation should call them on 101.

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