Seven crews attend fatal house fire at Oxford home
Crews were called to Franklin Road in Headington in the early hours
Last updated 19th Apr 2024
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue received a call just before 2am of a house fire in Headington.
It happened at a home on Franklin Road.
At the height of the fire there were seven fire engines in attendance.
There was also a hydraulic platform and a command vehicle.
Two fire engines and the hydraulic platform remain at the scene.
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue say they've been dealing with hotspots in the building.
It's been confirmed by Thames Valley Police that a man aged in his sixties tragically died.
Police say two other people were taken to hospital. One person that was taken to hospital has been discharged.
Detective Sergeant Pete Warne said: “Tragically, as a result of this fire, a man has died of his injuries.
“Two other people, an adult and a child, have been injured and have been treated in hospital.
“The fire was extinguished by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and no adjoining properties were affected.
“There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances to this fire, although we are conducting an investigation alongside the fire service on behalf of the Oxfordshire coroner. Our officers will remain at the scene for some time to come.
“This incident is an absolute tragedy, and first and foremost, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the person who has died.
“They are being offered support by officers at this extremely difficult time.”