Investigation under way after fatal house fire

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Image caption, An investigation has been launched following the blaze on Redland Road
  • Author, Tom Oakley
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, Nottingham

A man has died after a house fire on an estate in Nottinghamshire.

Firefighters were called to a home in Redland Road in Mansfield at about 23:20 BST on Sunday.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue service said a 78-year-old man died following the blaze.

Emergency services were alerted to the fire after a member of the public saw smoke coming from the property.

The fire service, which confirmed his death on Monday, said an investigation into the cause of the fire was taking place.

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