A man has died as a result of a house fire in Ibstock.

The blaze took place in Parkdale on Tuesday with the emergency services called out at 3.30am.

Firefighters from Coalville, Market Bosworth and Ashby fire stations attended as did Leicestershire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service.

The occupant of the house was pronounced dead at the scene.

No one else was in the property at the time of the fire.

It is being treated as non-suspicious and is believed to have been caused accidentally.

A statement from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We attended a house fire in Parkdale, Ibstock.

"Sadly, the occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The fire, which is believed to have been caused accidentally, is a terrible tragedy and the thoughts of the Fire and Rescue Service are with the family, friends and acquaintances of the deceased."

Following the incident the fire service are offering advice and reassurance in the surrounding area to help prevent any further similar incidents in the future.

Firefighters from will be in the Parkdale area, door knocking next week.

They will also have a static display at the Co-op on Ashby Road, during the week promoting home safety checks.

The fire service said: "It is essential that everyone stays safe from fire in their properties.
