Posted: Wednesday 9 December 2020, 16:10
A gentleman has tragically died following a fire at a property on Walbrook Road, Normanton.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service received a call to attend the fire at 10:13 hours today, Wednesday 9 December 2020.
Firefighters from Kingsway, Ascot Drive and Nottingham Road attended the fire in the mid-terraced property, using two hose reel jets and four breathing apparatus to enter and extinguish the fire.
On entering the property, sadly crews found one male occupant who was confirmed deceased on scene.
The thoughts and sympathy of everyone at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are with the family and friends of the deceased at this distressing time.
A joint fire and police investigation is ongoing.
No further information is available at this time.
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