West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a house fire in Heckmondwike is being treated as an attempted murder.
A semidetached property on Stonedene Court went up in flames at around 4am this morning, forcing all four occupants to escape through windows, including two girls aged 11 and 16.
Another woman also escaped from the home along with a 17-year-old male, who is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
He is receiving treatment for burns and also injuries suffered as he jumped from a third-storey window at the property.
Police are continuing to conduct enquiries today as local officers patrol the area.
Detective Superintendent Mark Swift of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is clearly a very serious incident in which a male has suffered burn injuries and three females have also suffered smoke inhalation.
"It took place at a time of night when a family were at home sleeping and could quite easily have had fatal consequences for those inside.
"We are treating this incident as an attempted murder and I am appealing to members of the public for information.
"It is quite possible the suspects will have suffered some injuries as a result of lighting the fire and I would like to speak to anyone who has information about males having turned up at home this morning with burns.
"I would also like anyone who has information about males buying petrol in cans from garages to contact us.
"Also, anyone who saw suspicious behaviour in the area of the affected property, or who has CCTV of such behaviour, should get in touch."
Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, (HMET) on 101 referencing Operation PAIRGLEN and crime number 13190409679.
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