Elderly couple found dead after Lapinlahti house fire

An elderly couple was found dead after a house fire in Lapinlahti, North Savo, Yle reports. Police said there is currently no reason to suspect a crime.

Emergency services were alerted on Thursday after neighbours went to check on the couple and noticed smoke when they opened the door. They also saw signs of a fire inside the home, where the couple was found dead.

Police estimate that the fire started sometime between Tuesday and Thursday. Officers carried out a technical investigation at the scene.

Eastern Finland Police are continuing to investigate the deaths as a cause-of-death inquiry.