3 hours Ago By The Independent
Two people have died after a fire at a home in . Emergency services were called to The Coppice shortly before 5am on Friday after a blaze broke out at a first-floor maisonette flat, said. Fire Service said firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and discovered the bodies of two people inside.
Police are now working to identify the people. The cause of the fire is also under investigation. The blaze was brought under control by around 6am.
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: “We were called to an address on The Coppice in Coventry at around 4.50am. “Sadly, two people were confirmed dead at the scene and we are now working to identify them.
“Our officers are liaising closely with , who are working to identify the cause of the fire.”.
