Man dies after Wigan house fire
An investigation into the cause of the blaze is now underway
An investigation's underway after a man died following a house fire in Wigan.
Emergency services were called in the early hours of this morning to an address in the Goose Green area of the town.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At around 4am on Saturday 23 July 2022, we were called by the fire service responding to an incident in the Goose Green area of Wigan.
"A man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"An investigation is underway.
"Anyone with information should contact police via gmp.police.uk quoting 549 23/07/22. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”