An elderly man has suffered life threatening injuries following a serious house fire this morning.
Emergency services was called at 8.46am to on Pinfold Road in Newthorpe following a report of smoke being seen at the property by a neighbour.
Fire crews from Eastwood, Ilkeston and Stockhill attended and the flames were quickly extinguished.
A joint police and fire investigation is now being carried out to determine the cause.
Police Sergeant Joanna Sakkal-Appleby is leading the investigation. She said: “Sadly an elderly man had to be taken to Queen’s Medical Centre following the report of a fire this morning.
“The fire was brought under control and a joint Fire and Police investigation is taking place to establish a cause.
“At this stage we believe the incident not to be suspicious.
“Officers remain at the scene whilst a thorough investigation takes place.”
A section of the street was blocked for a short time to allow for a joint Fire and Police investigation to take place.
Area Manager from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Michael Sharman said: “This morning at 8.46am crews from Eastwood, Ilkeston and Stockhill attended a serious fire on Pinfold Road, Newthorpe.
“Our thoughts are with the elderly man who has been taken into the care of EMAS.”
If you have any information call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 117 of 19 February 2021.
