One person has died, and another is in a stable condition in hospital following a house fire in Whitby overnight.
Police were called to the Lanyon Place address about 2.40am.
A dog also died in the fire.
FENZ investigators and Police will be carrying out a scene examination today to determine the cause of the fire.
Police are providing support to the family of those involved.
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