Man dies after Warwick flat fire
30 people were evacuated from the building last night
Last updated 5th May 2022
A man has died following a fire at a flat in Warwick.
Emergency services were called to the incident in Friar Street yesterday (Wednesday 4 May) evening.
The man – who is believed to be in his 60s – was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
The man’s next of kin has been informed and we now await formal identification.
Another man who was taken to hospital has since been discharged.
Thirty people were evacuated from the block while firefighters tackled the blaze.
Inspector Simon Ryan from Warwickshire Police said: “This was a terrible incident and our thoughts are with the family of the deceased. Enquiries continue but at this time we don’t believe there to be any suspicious circumstances.”