- Firefighters were called to the blaze on Clover Place at about 8.40pm on Sunday
- Despite the efforts of crews, a man was pronounced dead at the scene
- An investigation has been launched by police and fire service to find the cause
A man has been found dead after a flat fire in Chester late on Christmas Eve.
Firefighters were called to the blaze on Clover Place at about 8.40pm and discovered him inside the building.
Despite the efforts of emergency crews, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Firefighters were called to the blaze on Clover Place at about 8.40pm and discovered him inside the building
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said the home was ‘well alight’ by the time they got there, but that the fire was contained to just one flat.
The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious.
Cheshire Police said: ‘The man’s next of kin have been informed and they are currently being supported.
‘Our thoughts at the current time are with the family of the man.’
A joint investigation has been launched by the police and fire service to establish the cause of the blaze.
Anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 711 of December 24.