Man seriously injured in Wakefield house fire - police

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Fire on Potter Avenue, Wakefield
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The fire broke out at about 07:00 BST

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fire at a house in Wakefield.

West Yorkshire Police said he was one of six people in the property on Potter Avenue when the fire broke out at about 07:00 BST on Saturday.

Officers said five people suffered minor injuries, including smoke inhalation.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances but an investigation is ongoing, police added.

A cordon has been put in place.

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The cause of the fire is not thought to be suspicious

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