A 43-year-old woman has died after a house fire in Dudley.
West Midlands Police said officers were called to a house fire on Beacon Road, Sedgley, at around 3.45pm on Saturday.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the woman was declared dead at the scene.
A 49-year-old man was taken to hospital but was released a short while later after being checked over, the force has said.
A 16-year-old girl remains in hospital with serious injuries.
The circumstances surrounding the fire are being investigated by police, the force said.
Detective Inspector Carla Thompson said: "We are working closely with the fire service to determine what happened. I would urge anyone with information to get in touch.
"Our thoughts are with the family of the woman at this difficult time, who are being supported by specialist officers."
It comes after a man died following a house fire in south London last month.
Firefighters attended a blaze at a property in Glenthorne Gardens, Sutton, at around 8.30pm on April 23.
The man was found in a first-floor bedroom and taken out of the property by firefighters, the London Fire Brigade said.
He was treated by paramedics from London Ambulance Service but was pronounced dead at the scene.
Additional reporting by PA Media
