Two men have been found dead at adjoining properties in Scarborough and nearby residents evacuated.
Both of the deaths, that have taken place in Gatesgarth Close, are so far unexplained. Emergency services are working to establish the circumstances.
On Monday (26 May), police were called to the sudden death of a 69-year-old man at his home.
Officers were concerned as the death followed a similar incident on 21 May, when emergency services were called to the sudden death of a 49-year-old man in an adjoining property.
At this stage it is not known how the men died and both deaths are currently being treated as unexplained.
As emergency services work to establish the circumstances and the cause of their deaths, and as a precautionary measure, two adjoining properties have been evacuated and the residents are being provided with alternative accommodation.
A scene guard and cordon remain in place while a full search and examination of the scene is carried out, along with tests to determine the presence of any environmental factors that may have contributed to their deaths.
Tests are also due to be carried out to help determine the cause of their deaths.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and police officers are carrying out a specialist search of the property and members of the public may see officers in full protective clothing and specialist equipment at the scene. This is a precautionary measure until they know more about how the men died.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We do not believe there are any risks to the wider community at this time.
“The occupants of the homes in close proximity to the deceased’s homes remain in alternative accommodation as a precaution while we work to establish how the men died.
“Our thoughts remain with the men’s families who are being supported by specially trained officers at this sad time.
“Our thanks go to local residents for their patience and understanding while we work at the scene. “