Man dies in Mansfield house fire
Posted on 19 August 2024
A 77-year-old man has sadly died following a house fire yesterday (Sunday 18 August) on Redland Road, Mansfield.
Firefighters from Mansfield and Ashfield Fire Stations attended the fire following a call just after 11:20pm by a member of the public, who saw smoke issuing from the property.
Group Manager, Tom Staples, said: "I would like to send my sincere condolences to the gentleman's family and friends, on behalf of everyone at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
"Thank you to all emergency responders and our joint control room for your professionalism throughout this sad incident."
"The investigation is ongoing into the cause of the fire and will be taken to Coroner's Court. The family are asking for privacy at this time.