A woman has died after emergency services were called to a fire at a property in Nottinghamshire earlier this week.
A joint investigation is now continuing into the incident at Eton Court, Newark, which happened shortly before 1.30am on Wednesday, Decemeber 15.
Three fire engines from Newark and Collingham stations attended. Firefighters extinguished the fire and the woman was taken out of the home, with East Midlands Ambulance Service to administer immediate first-aid.
The woman was taken to hospital, where she later passed away.
A joint investigation into the incident began on December 15.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Area Manager, Damien West, said: "Everyone at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service sends our most sincere condolences to the woman's family, friends and the local community at this difficult time.
"My thoughts and thanks are with those who attended and worked so hard to try and save the woman's life. Crews arrived at the incident within minutes of the 999 call to us and were immediately supported by colleagues from EMAS and Nottinghamshire Police.
"Everyone worked incredibly hard to save the woman’s life and we are so sad to learn of her death.
"We recognise that the local community may have been affected by this incident, so we will be in the area on Friday 17 December from 9:30 am to speak with them, offer reassurance and give fire safety advice.”
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