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Posted inSociety West Yorkshire

Second body found at Batley fire site as investigation continues

A body was recovered from the rubble of a Warwick Road building on Wednesday, and a second was found by the fire service on Friday, six days after the blaze first broke out.
August 24, 2026Tags: Batley
Police investigations
Posted inFeatured West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire Police say body found after Batley fire

Detectives investigating a fire at a building in Batley have found a body inside, and are appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward.
August 19, 2026Tags: Batley

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