A man has died in a flat fire in Birkenhead.
Merseyside fire and rescue service were called to reports of a fire at Foxleigh Grange flats, on Townsend Street, at around 4.40pm on Sunday, March 19. At the scene, firefighters found a first floor flat well alight.
Crews from three fire engines tackled the flames and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property. They found a man inside the flat. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The fire is believed to have been started accidentally by smoking materials. The man's next of kin have been informed.
A spokesperson for Merseyside fire and rescue service said: "[We were] called to Townsend Street, Birkenhead, on Sunday 19th March. Crews were alerted at 4.40pm and on scene at 4.45pm.
"Three fire engines attended. On arrival crews found a first floor flat to be well alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and used a hose reel jet to extinguish the fire.
"Sadly, firefighters located the body of a 75 year old man inside the property. His next of kin have been informed. It is believed the fire started accidentally and was caused by smoker’s materials."
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