Woman’s body found in Birmingham house fire

A woman’s body has been found by firefighters called to tackle a house fire in Birmingham.

She was discovered on the ground floor of the two-storey end of terrace house on Cotterills Lane, Alum Rock, after the fire started at around 01.55am BST on Monday, the fire service said.

The fire was extinguished before fire crews arrived and paramedics confirmed the woman died at the scene.

The smoky building was ventilated and firefighters said they checked the neighboring property.

The service, which said its crews left the scene at around 04:45 BST, said two fire engines from Ward End and Sheldon were sent to the house.

“Our thoughts remain with all those affected by this incident,” added a spokesman.

West Midlands Police have been asked for a response.

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