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Lydia Stephens

Elderly man, 71, found dead following house fire in Ebbw Vale

An elderly man has died after a late night fire in a house, police have confirmed.

The 71-year-old's body was found inside a property in Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale , on Monday, October 7.

Emergency services were called Clos Yr Ysbyty at around midnight.

South Wales Fire and Rescue confirmed it received a 999 at 11.57pm on Monday evening.

Three fire engines attended before leaving the scene at 2.41am on Tuesday, October 8.

An investigation is underway into the cause of the fire, but Gwent Police said it was not being treated as suspicious.

A force spokesman said: "Our thoughts remain with the man's family at this tragic time."

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