Man, 60, dies in house fire in Nottinghamshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 23:33 · Archive

A 60-year-old man died in a house fire on Moorland Close, Walkeringham, on Tuesday evening.

A 60-year-old man died in a house fire on Moorland Close, Walkeringham, Nottinghamshire, after fire crews were called at 8.11pm on Tuesday, October 20. Crews from Misterton and Gainsborough attended the blaze.

A joint investigation between Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Nottinghamshire Police has concluded that the fire is not being treated as suspicious.

Group Manager Richard Leighton at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: 'We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life following this fire.' He extended condolences to the gentleman's family, friends and loved ones, and thanked emergency responders for their professionalism. Crews said they would remain in the area to offer support to local residents.

How it is being reported

• Man, 60, tragically dies in fatal house fire in NottinghamshireThe man died in the blaze on Tuesday as firefighters have determined the blaze as not suspiciousDaily Express · 22 Oct, 23:16
• Man, 60, dies in tragic Nottingham house fire as investigation launchedThe 60-year-old man died in the house fire after fire crews rushed to the scene of the blaze at the residential building on TuesdayThe Mirror · 22 Oct, 22:52

In this story: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service · Nottinghamshire Police · Walkeringham · Moorland Close

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