Person dies after flat fire in Grimsby
Emergency services were called to Purbeck Road in the early hours of this morning.
Investigations are underway following a fire at a flat on Purbeck Road, Grimsby, in which one person has died.
Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Alan Curtis said:
“We were called shortly before 2am today, Friday 22 September, with reports of a fire in Grimsby.
“We attended, along with Humberside Fire and Rescue, and the other flats in the building were evacuated.
“We can confirm that one person has died within the property but as yet formal identification has not taken place.
“A cordon has been put in place and community police officers are in attendance and will be providing reassurance whilst enquiries are ongoing.
“We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and I would appeal to anyone with any information to contact us. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone that was in this area of Grimsby between midnight and 3am.”
If you have any information that could assist with our enquiries please call 101 quoting log 33 of 22/09/17. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.