This in from the police, in their own words. Ed
Hampshire Constabulary can confirm a man has died following a fire at a house in Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
Emergency Services were called to an address in St Thomas Street, Ryde at 5.52pm on Tuesday, November 12.
An 82-year-old man was treated at the scene, but sadly died in hospital later that evening.
An 81 year-old woman, as well as a 22 year-old man and a 21 year old woman were also treated at St Mary’s Hospital for smoke inhalation and have since been released.
Hampshire Constabulary is working with Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service on an investigation at the scene of the fire.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Police will not be in a position to name the deceased until all formal identification procedures are completed.
Anyone with information can contact Newport DCID by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
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