A WOMAN has died after being rescued from a house fire.
Crews called to Princes Road, Brunton Park, Newcastle, at 10.16pm last night found the semi-detached bungalow well alight.
They forced entry into the house and rescued the woman from the living room, which was severely damaged by the blaze.
Efforts were made to resuscitate the woman, however she was pronounced dead on arrival at Newcastle General Hospital.
An investigation is under way.
Darren Boddy at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, said: "This is a terrible tragedy. At this moment in time we are not sure what the cause of the fire is and our thoughts go to the family and friends of the lady.
"I would like to take the opportunity to thank the firefighters for making every attempt to save the lady and to put out the fire.
"It is always upsetting for crews to see anyone die in a house fire."
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