Oxenhope caravan fire: Man found dead

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The caravan was on Stone Lane in Oxenhope

A man has been found dead after a caravan fire in the early hours of the morning.

Police were called to the blaze on Stone Lane in Oxenhope, near Keighley in West Yorkshire, at about 03:30 BST.

The body was found "at the scene" and inquiries are being made to identify the man, West Yorkshire Police said.

As gas canisters were found, a cordon was put in place and several homes nearby were evacuated, with residents moved to a local community centre.

"The cause of the fire is not yet known, but it is not being treated as suspicious and inquiries are continuing with the fire service," a police spokesman said.

"Road closures remain in place and people are advised to avoid the immediate area."

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said an investigation into the cause of the fire was ongoing.

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