Police update after man dies in Plymouth house fire
He was 40-years-old and another man is currently being treated in hospital
Police have confirmed that a man - who died in a house fire in North Prospect on Sunday - was 40-years-old.
Another man, who's in his 60s, was rescued by passers-by and a neighbour.
He remains in hospital - and the fire's not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police has released this statement:
"Just after midnight on Sunday 7 February, police were alerted by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service to a fire at an address in Briardale Road, North Prospect, Plymouth.
"The fire service was met with a significant house fire upon its arrival.
"A 40-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"Another male at the address, aged in his 60s, was rescued by passers-by and a neighbour.
"He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
"The fire is not currently being treated as suspicious.
"Police continue to investigate the circumstances and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, or email on 101@dc.police.uk, quoting log number 405 of 7 February 2021.