Man dies in late night flat fire in Rotherham

A man has died after a late night fire in Rotherham.

The man, who has not yet been named, died after a blaze broke out on Gray Avenue, Aston-cum-Aughton, at around 11.30pm yesterday.

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An investigation into the cause of the blaze is under way.

More to follow.

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