Fatal flat fire in Rotherham 'probably started deliberately'

A middle-aged man, who has not yet been named, died when a fire broke out in a flat on Hill Top Lane, Kimberworth, at around 7pm yesterday, Wednesday, November 18.

The fire started in the living room area of the flat and at the height of the blaze around 20 firefighters were at the scene.

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A multi-agency investigation into the cause of the fire, carried out this morning, determined that it was ‘probably started deliberately’.

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Nobody is being sought in connection with the incident.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: “Fire investigation officers believe a flat fire in which a man sadly lost his life was probably started deliberately.

“They will now prepare their findings for the coroner.

“Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.

“Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the man who died.”

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