Fatal flat fire in Rotherham was down to smoking materials
The blaze in Gray Avenue, Aston-cum-Aughton, was discovered at around 11.30pm on Wednesday and when firefighters arrived the flat was engulfed in flames.
CRIME: Man arrested for drink driving after crash on Sheffield estateFirefighters entered the burning flat and found the body of a man.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdCOURT: Dealer jailed over £15,000 drug stash found in Doncaster flatEmergency first aid was provided but he could not be revived.
RELEASE: ‘It’s good to have him home:” Family’s delight as Adam Johnson released from Doncaster jail
An investigation into the cause of the blaze established that it started in the living room and involved smoking materials.
A file has been prepared for the coroner.