Man dies after serious house fire in Ellistown
A man has died following a house fire in Ibstock Road, Ellistown, on Sunday afternoon (25 October).
Just after 12.20pm Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service reported they were dealing with a fire.
Officers assisted the fire service with local road closures. The road has since been opened and cordon at the scene has been lifted.
Enquiries into the cause of the fire remain ongoing but there is nothing to suggest at this stage any suspicious circumstances.
Identification of the deceased is ongoing and officers are in the process of locating his next of kin. A file will be prepared for HM Coroner.
