The call to the service was just before midnight on Thursday 3 March to a house on fire in Bulwell, Nottingham.
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said:
‘Firefighters from Stockhill and Eastwood fire stations responded to the call. An 89-year-old man was found by firefighters in the property and later declared deceased at the scene.
‘No one else was involved.’
A fire investigation is taking place to investigate the cause.
Group Manager Chris Clark said: “We want to send our most sincere condolences to the family during this very sad time. We would like to thank neighbours for raising the alarm and our partners for their assistance at this incident.
“Incidents like these remind us all of the devastating consequences of fire, and our advice to everyone is to make sure you have working smoke alarms and that everyone in your home knows what to do in the event of a fire. If you, or someone you know, can’t assess the risks in the home you could be eligible for a free Safe and Well visit.”
The fire and rescue service will be visiting some properties tomorrow (Saturday 4 March) on Anders Drive, Aldrin Close, Apollo Drive, Swigert Close and Young Close to reassure the community and offer fire safety advice to residents.
