AN investigation has been launched after a woman died in a property fire.

Police and firefighters were called to a house in Barrow's Whinlatter Drive.

It has been confirmed that a woman in her 80s died in the fire.

Officers were called by firefighters at around 3.50pm yesterday.

A police spokeswoman said: "The death is not believed to be suspicious at this time. Police are working with Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service to investigate the circumstances leading to the fire.

"The Coroner has been informed and police are supporting her family."

Police have also appealed for help tracing a mystery person who helped during the incident.