Man found dead after Sheffield house fire

He was found dead on the first floor of the home.

Emergency services were called to Elstree Road yesterday
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 15th Oct 2024

A man has died following a house fire in Sheffield yesterday.

Fire crews from the Birley Moor and Central stations were called to Elstree road at around 8am yesterday.

Firefighters donned breathing apparatus in order to put out a fire on the ground floor.

The victim, in his 50s, was later found dead on the first floor of the home.

An investigation into the circumstances is underway.

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