Posted: Friday 7 March 2025, 16:00
A man in his 70s has died following a bungalow fire on Hawtrey Gardens in Alvaston.
Emergency services were called to attend the semi-detached bungalow shortly after 19:20 hours on Wednesday 5 March.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and tragically, discovered the body of a man in his 70s. His family members have been made aware.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to extend the thoughts and sympathy of everyone in the Service to the family and friends of the deceased at this distressing time.
A joint police and fire investigation is currently underway. There are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.