A man in his 70s has died after a fire broke out in his Wirral flat.
The 73-year-old man was found dead at the scene following the incident at the Wesley Grange housing complex on Pemberton Road, Woodchurch, on Thursday, May 4.
Fire crews were called at 8.46pm, with five fire engines and numerous ambulances and police cars attending the scene.
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A spokesperson for Merseyside police confirmed the death of the elderly man, but said it was not being treated as a police matter.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue also confirmed the his death, and a spokesperson said a fire safety campaign would be launched next week following the tragedy.
Speaking of the incident at the time, Merseyside Fire and Rescue said: "Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service attended an incident on Pemberton Road, Woodchurch, Wirral, on the evening of Thursday, May 4.
"Crews were alerted at 8.46pm and five fire engines were on scene at 8.53pm. On arrival crews were met with a flat fire on the ground floor of a four-storey building.
"The fire was extinguished shortly after and a full search and evacuation of the building was completed. Merseyside Police attended to assist with road closures and North West Ambulance Service also attended.
"MFRS personnel monitored temperatures at scene before handing over to Merseyside Police. Crews left the scene at 00.51 on the morning of Friday, May 5. "
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