Man, 60, dies in tragic Nottingham house fire as investigation launched

Man, 60, dies in tragic Nottingham house fire as fire crews release statement The 60-year-old man died in the house fire after fire crews rushed to the scene of the blaze at the residential building on Tuesday A 60-year-old man has tragically died in a house fire in Nottinghamshire. The fire service were called at 8.11pm on Tuesday, October 20 to a house fire on Moorland Close, Walkeringham. An investigation into the cause of the fire has concluded and the blaze 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. On behalf of everyone at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the gentleman’s family, friends and loved ones. "Thank you to all emergency responders and our joint control room for your professionalism throughout this sad incident. "Crews will be in the area in to offer support to local residents. In the meantime, I'd like to remind everyone to complete our free online home safety checker." Crews from Misterton and Gainsborough attended the fire following a call at 8.11pm on Tuesday, October 20. NFRS said a joint investigation between Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and Nottinghamshire Police has now concluded and the incident isn't being treated as suspicious.