Police and the fire service have launched an investigation following the death of a man in a house fire.
Nottinghamshire Police officers and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) were called to Marlborough Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, just before 2.10pm on Thursday, January 7.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene and residents in neighbouring properties were evacuated and rehoused.
Crews from Ashfield, Mansfield, Blidworth and Alfreton (Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service) Fire Station attended and used breathing apparatus, hose reels and positive pressure ventilation to put out the fire.
Detective Sergeant Mark Shaw, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We're keeping an open mind while we determine what caused the blaze but at the moment there's no suggestion of suspicious circumstances.
"The man's family have been informed and we're working to support them during this difficult time.
"We understand residents living nearby will have concerns about what happened and we're working with our colleagues at the fire service to reassure them as best we can during the current lockdown."
Area Manager at NFRS, Mick Sharman, said: “After this serious incident I would like to remind people the guidance and importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes and businesses.
“You should have at least one working smoke alarm on every level, test your alarms regularly and change your smoke alarm if it is not working.
“Smoke alarms do save lives and we will continue to do our best to keep our communities safe.”
