Fatal house fire in Weymouth is being treated as suspicious

A deadly housefire on Southdown Road, Weymouth, has left one man dead and another in a serious condition in hospital.

The blaze, which happened on Friday the 4th October 2024 at around 11am is being treated as suspicious and the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) have launched a full investigation onto the incident.

A man in his 70s was pronouced dead at the scene and a man in his 60s remains in hospital.

The families have been informed.

Officers attended the scene along with fire and ambulance services.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Third, of the MCIT, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly died in this fire and officers are supporting them and keeping them updated with the progress of our investigation.

“We are treating this fire as suspicious and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any unusual activity in the area of Southdown Road during the morning of Friday 4 October 2024, or who has any information that might assist our enquiries.

“I would urge residents in the vicinity with home CCTV systems or doorbell cameras, as well as motorists with dashcam fitted who may have been in the area, to please review any footage for anything that might help our investigation.

“A cordon remains in place at the address and there will be an increased policing presence in the area as we continue to investigate this matter. Officers can be approached by members of the public with information or concerns.”