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Father and Daughter Killed in Heckmondwike House Fire

Investigators believe a tumble dryer fault triggered the Sunday blaze during the mother's pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Overview

  • Sohaib Ahmed, 38, and his nine-year-old daughter Manahal Ahmed died after the fire broke out just after 6 am on Sunday at their Russell Close home in Heckmondwike.
  • The couple’s 11-year-old daughter remains in critical but stable condition in hospital following the blaze.
  • Early investigations by West Yorkshire Police and the fire service suggest the fire originated in the kitchen when a tumble dryer malfunctioned.
  • Authorities say the incident is not being treated as suspicious and inquiries are ongoing by Kirklees District Police on behalf of the coroner.
  • The children’s mother, Asifa Ahmed, returned from her pilgrimage to Mecca on Monday, and locals have rallied to support the family.