Police equiries are continuing after a man died in a fire in Swindon during the early hours of this morning.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and the South West Ambulance Service attended the property on Melville Close, Walcot at 2.30am.
Despite the best efforts of the emergency crews at the scene, a 53-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
A joint investigation between Wiltshire Police and the fire service has been launched and we are keeping an open mind at this stage.
DS Sarah Munday said: “This is a tragic incident and I am sure it will have an impact on the local community.
“I would like to reassure them that our enquiries will continue throughout the day and they will likely notice an increased police presence in the area.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this time.”
