Police issue update on serious fire that claimed life of man in Derbyshire town

A joint investigation into a fatal fire at a property in Hampton Close, West Hallam, Ilkeston is continuing.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 5.19am on Monday, August 7 – following reports of a fire at the house.

A man, in his 40s, was found at the property and was declared dead at the scene.

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An investigation between Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and Derbyshire Constabulary has been launched and continues, aiming to determine the cause of the fire.