Police and Fire investigating Suspicious House Fire overnight

Fire and Police were called to an empty house fire at an end terrace property on Clipstone Street, West Bowling, Bradford at around 02:30 hrs this morning. The fire of doubtful origin is under investigation as this house had been empty for sometime and was due to go to auction next month. 

Crews from Bradford and Odsal stations attended and used 1 Large jet, 1 Hosereel, four Breathing apparatus and the aerial appliance to deal with the incident. The fire spread to the joining property where its occupier had to be treated for smoke inhalation. Police and fire investigation officers are at the scene this morning continuing their enquiries. Crews will be also hot striking in the local area today checking local homes for smoke alarms and fitting them where required.

Bradford's Combined Aerial Rescue Pump was on scene as one of the initial attending appliances, this was used to extinguish the roof fire of the property

If anyone saw anything suspicious before the fire at around 02:30 they are asked to contact Police on 101 with any information about the fire.