Emergency services were called to a fire at a property on Everleigh Road in Penhill shortly after 02:30am this morning.
Fire crews were able to bring the blaze under control, but the occupant of the house was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Swindon Police.
Enquiries are ongoing, but the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.
Police have said that the local community are likely to see an increased presence of emergency services in the area today.
Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this awful time.
