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Man dies after serious fire in Derby flat - police launch investigation

A joint police and fire service investigation into the cause of the fire is underway

A man has died following a serious fire at a property in Rovings Drive, Spondon.

Derbyshire Police have announced the death of a man in the Spondon area of Derby following a serious fire at a property in Rovings Driveplaceholder image
Derbyshire Police have announced the death of a man in the Spondon area of Derby following a serious fire at a property in Rovings Drive

Derbyshire Police made the announcement today (Thursday, February 13, 2025) after emergency services were called to the scene just after 7.30am earlier today.

A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are aware and our thoughts are with them at this time.

A joint police and fire service investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

Enquiries are ongoing but at this time there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

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