A woman has died following a flat fire this morning in the Black Country.

The ambulance service received a 999 call shortly before 9.30am to New Pool Road in Cradley Heath.

An ambulance, a paramedic area support officer and a community paramedic attended the scene along with the fire service and police. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:

“Sadly, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the occupant of the flat, a woman, and she was confirmed dead at the scene.”