Woman in hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after Bilston house fire - as man dies in separate blaze
A woman suffered 'potentially serious injuries' after a house fire in Bilston at the weekend - as a man died in a separate blaze nearby.
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A man died and four other patients were taken to hospital following two fires at separate addresses in Bilston on Saturday, May 10.
Police say they are investigating a possible link between the two blazes.
Lunt Place
The first fire, at an address on Lunt Place, was reported at around 2.20am, with two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Hazardous Area Response Team responding.
On arrival, crews discovered four patients, the first of whom was a woman who was treated for potentially serious injuries and possible effects of smoke inhalation. She was later conveyed to the hospital.
Three more patients, a man, a woman and a teenage girl, were all treated for the effects of smoke inhalation and also conveyed to hospital.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "On arrival at the address on Lunt Place, crews found four patients. The first of whom, a woman, was treated for potentially serious injuries and the possible effects of smoke inhalation and was conveyed to hospital.
"Three more patients, a man, a woman and a teenage girl, were treated for the possible effects of smoke inhalation and conveyed to hospital."
Marbury Drive
A second incident took place on Marbury Drive at 2.37am on the same day, and saw an ambulance, two paramedic officers, the Hazardous Response Team and a critical care car attendant.
On arrival, emergency services personnel discovered one patient, a man in his 70s.
Tragically, it became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man, and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
The spokesperson said: "On arrival at Marbury Drive, ambulance staff discovered one patient, a man.
"Sadly, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save him, and he was confirmed dead at the scene."
Investigation
West Midlands Police have confirmed that they are working alongside fire investigators to determine the circumstances surrounding the two incidents, however, they have said that they are 'treating the fires as connected'.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said on Sunday: "We are treating the fires as connected and are investigating both of them."
Police were carrying out door-to-door inquiries on Sunday, with forensic teams at the scene.
West Midlands Police and West Midlands Fire Service have been approached for more information.
