DETECTIVES have launched an investigation with the fire service after a woman was found dead during a horror blaze.

Officers made the grim discovery after a concerned neighbour sported the fire at the property in Brearton, Harrogate, last night.

Emergency services rushed to the scene but paramedics were unable to save the life of the woman, in her 60s.

Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Fire crews from Knaresborough, Harrogate, Ripon and Boroughbridge fought the fire in Brearton.

The living room, hallway and front of the property were devastated by the blaze with the rest of the building suffering smoke damage.

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It is currently unknown what the cause of the inferno was, and cops are appealing for anyone with information to come forwards.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: “A joint North Yorkshire Fire and North Yorkshire Police investigation is underway following the tragic death of a woman in a house blaze in a village near Knaresborough.

“The incident occurred at Brearton and the emergency services were alerted by concerned neighbours at 10.09pm on Saturday.

“Despite the efforts of firefighters and paramedics to save her life, a woman aged in her late 60s sadly died at the scene. Her family are being supported by the police.

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“Firefighters had to put the blaze out and ventilate the smoke-filled property. There were no other occupants, and no neighbouring properties were damaged.

“As part of the joint investigation to determine the cause of the fire, we are asking people to come forward with any information that could help the inquiry.