Man dies in Wigan house fire
Detectives are now trying to find out how the fire started
Last updated 21st Aug 2021
A man has died after a house fire in Wigan in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services were called to Wenlock Grove, in Hindley at about 3am on Saturday 21 August.
A man was rescued from the building, but was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives and Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service are now working to find out how the fire started.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Police were called by GMFRS just before 3am today (21 August) to a report of a property on fire on Wenlock Grove, Hindley and a man having been rescued from the building.
"Emergency services attended and despite the best efforts of paramedics, a man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"Detectives are carrying out enquiries alongside GMFRS to determine the cause of the fire.
"Enquiries are ongoing to identify the man and trace his next of kin.
"Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident 503 of 21/08/21. Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."