Pensioner dies in Derbyshire bungalow fire

Crews were called at around 7.49am yesterday (Tuesday, December 8) to attend a serious fire at a property on Rossendale in Ilkeston.

Firefighters from Ilkeston, Heanor and Nottinghamshire’s Eastwood station attended the fire and pulled an 89-year-old man from the blaze.

Firefighters, who had entered the property wearing breathing apparatus, carried out first aid on the pensioner before handing him into the care of East Midlands Ambulance Service.

He was taken to hospital where he sadly passed away.

Group Manager Adam Bleakman, of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, said: “Earlier this morning Firefighters rescued an elderly gentleman from a fire in a bungalow on Rossendale in Ilkeston.

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"Tragically, despite the efforts of Firefighters and East Midlands Ambulance Service we have been informed that the gentleman sadly passed away later this morning.

“The thoughts of everyone at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service are with the family and friends of the deceased at this distressing time.”

A fire investigation into the cause of the fire has determined that the most likely cause of the fire was accidental due to an electrical appliance.

Over the coming days a team of Firefighters and Community Safety Officers will be in the local area talking to residents as well as providing reassurance and fire safety advice.

Officers from Derbyshire Police and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue will now be preparing reports for the coroner.

For further information about keeping safe and fire prevention at home, visit: www.derbys-fire.gov.uk

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