Pensioner dies in Staffordshire garage fire

The man in his 80s passed away at the scene.

It happened at a property on Crawley Lane, Kings Bromley on Friday.
Author: Dan DaviesPublished 8th Mar 2021
Last updated 8th Mar 2021

A man in his 80s has died following a garage fire in east Staffordshire.

The fire service were called to reports of a garage fire at a property on Crawley Lane in Kings Bromley at 5:20pm on Friday 5th March.

Crews from Lichfield, Rugeley and Burton helped to extinguish the blaze.

The pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene, and a fire investigation has been launched.

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