Man dies in Devizes house fire

Crews were called to Ferozeshah Road on Saturday (18th January)

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 20th Jan 2025

A 77 year old man has died in a fire at a house in Devizes.

Police have confirmed he passed away at the scene of a blaze in Ferozeshah Road on Saturday evening (18th January).

The man's next of kin have been informed and officers say their thoughts are with him family at this time.

During the incident on Saturday, local residents were urged to keep windows and doors closed due to a 'significant smoke plume'.

Wiltshire Police say they don't believe there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding the blaze.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue care carrying out a full investigation into the cause though.

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