Man’s body found at Eastleigh house fire

Firefighters from Eastleigh and St Mary's were called on Friday morning

Published

09/05/2022 1:18pm

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

A man’s body was found at an address in Archers Road, Eastleigh, following a fire.

Crews from Eastleigh and St Mary’s were called to the property at just before 06:30 on Friday morning (6 May).

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus to put out a fire on the ground floor, using hose reel jets and main jets. A ventilation fan was used to clear smoke.

HIWFRS crews left the scene at 09:25 after carrying out post-fire community safety work.

Police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious and the man’s family has been informed.

A joint police and fire investigation will take place and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

 

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