Berkhamsted fire: Man killed in flat blaze as police launch investigation
The man was declared dead at the scene, fire services said
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Your support makes all the difference.A man has been killed in a fatal fire in his Berkhamsted flat last night, police have confirmed.
On Wednesday evening, emergency services were called by fire services at around 10.25pm to assist at the scene of a flat fire in Gossoms Ryde, Berkhamsted.
Four fire engines and an aerial ladder platform were sent to the scene, and Hertfordshire police closed roads in the area.
Hertfordshire police said: “Police were called by the fire service at around 10.25pm on Wednesday 2 March, to request assistance at the scene of a flat fire in Gossoms Ryde, Berkhamsted.
“Officers attended and road closures were put in place while the fire was extinguished.
“Sadly, a man passed away at the scene. His next of kin have been informed. Investigations are continuing at this time, to establish the cause of the fire.”
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “On arrival, crews found the property well alight. Crews tackled the fire while firefighters in breathing apparatus entered the building to search for the reported person.
“One person was brought out of the property by firefighters, but was sadly declared dead at the scene. The fire was fully extinguished by 11:45pm. A fire investigation is taking place today to establish the cause of the fire.”
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