Woman arrested after house fire kills two children

26 Apr 2026 • 12:04 AM MYT
The Independent
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Woman arrested after house fire kills two children

  • Two young boys, aged one and three, died in a house fire in Wolverhampton on Friday evening.
  • The tragic incident occurred at approximately 8:30 pm in Mason Street, where the children were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • A woman in her 30s has been arrested and remains in custody on suspicion of causing or allowing the death of the two children.
  • West Midlands Police and the fire service are conducting a joint investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the blaze.
  • Officers are carrying out door-to-door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage, with a cordon remaining in place at the scene as investigations continue.

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