A man has died in a devastating house fire which tore through a property last night.
The scene on Canterbury Way in Netherton, remains cordoned off by police today, after the tragedy gutted the house on Wednesday.
Emergency services were called shortly after 6pm to reports of smoke coming from a property.
When fire crews arrived at the home a fire had reportedly already taken hold of the kitchen and garden.
A spokesperson from Merseyside Fire and Rescue confirmed today, that a man was sadly found dead by fire crews at the scene.
Their next of kin have been informed by Merseyside Police.
An initial investigation into the cause of the fire shows it was caused by a tragic accident, after a garden fire developed out of control.
Photos taken at the scene today, show a single floral tribute left on the pavement outside the property.
Mark Thomas, Group Manager for Prevention at MFRS, said: “On arrival, fire crews found a well-developed fire at the rear of the terraced property.
"The fire had fully engulfed a lean-to in the garden and was spreading inside the property. Crews were able to bring the fire under control quickly.
“Sadly, it became clear very early into the incident that a male had been involved in the blaze. He died of his injuries at the scene."
He added: “The cause and the circumstances have been investigated by the Police and our Incident Investigation Team. The initial investigation indicates that this was a tragic accident after a garden fire has developed out of control.
“MFRS Prevention staff are planning follow-up activity in the area next week to provide reassurance to the local community.”
In a statement on Wednesday the fire service said: "MFRS attended an incident in Canterbury Way, Netherton, this evening.
"Crews were alerted at 6.04pm and on scene at 6.10pm. Three fire engines attended.
"On arrival, crews discovered the kitchen, a lean-to and garden of a property were well alight."
They added: "Six firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, tackled the fire using two high pressure hose reels and a main branch.
"The fire was extinguished by 7.30pm and neighbouring properties were checked for spread."
According to the fire service, an investigation into the fire will be carried out.
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