A WOMAN has died in a house fire in Sale.

Firefighters and police were called to the fire at Brentwood, on Oakfield, Sale, on Monday morning, and found the 53-year-old woman collapsed in a bedroom.

They rescued her and, with ambulance staff, tried to resuscitate her.

She was taken to Trafford General where she was pronounced dead.

It is believed the fire had been burning for some time.

A neighbour said: "We are devastated. She was a lovely lady."

She had lived in the property for a couple of years and lived alone.

Police and Greater Manchester Fire Service have launched a joint investigation. There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

The coroner has been informed of the death.