A man arrested on suspicion of murder after a house fire killed a mum and her three children was the ex-partner of a woman visiting the family, police have said.
Bryonie Gawith, also known as B, and her three children - Denisty, 9, Oscar, 5, and 22-month-old Aubree Birtle - died in a house fire in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Bradford.
The children's father, Jonathan, said he was "absolutely distraught" after the "sudden loss".
West Yorkshire Police said: "Due to speculation online surrounding the fire, we are keen to address some of the rumours.
"A 39-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. This man is the ex-partner of a woman who was visiting the family. He remains in hospital in a critical condition."
Uniformed officers visited the address last month due to an unrelated matter, police added.
Specialist officers continue to support the family, including Bryonie's partner Jonathan.
"They are understandably devastated at their loss and we ask that their privacy is respected," the force said.
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