A man has sadly died after being rescued from a house fire in Newcastle.
Shortly after 2am on Sunday morning, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) were called to a fire at a property on Wilton Avenue. Three engines from Byker, Gosforth and Newcastle Central Community Fire Stations attended the blaze with the first crew arriving at the home within four minutes.
Firefighters entered the two-storey terraced house and rescued a 43-year-old man who was inside. He received emergency first aid by crews, however, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
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Firefighters continued to tackle the fire and were able to prevent it from spreading to nearby properties.
Area Manager Ken Corbett, of TWFRS, said: “Our thoughts go out to the man’s family during this incredibly difficult time.
“I want to applaud the crews for their swift actions in providing emergency care for the man before our colleagues from the North East Ambulance Service arrived.
"Any death in the region is a tragedy and we are working hard alongside Northumbria Police in a joint investigation into the circumstances around the fire."
Northumbria Police have confirmed that they do not believe the death is suspicious, or that there was any third-party involvement.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts go out to the family and friends of the man who has sadly passed away at this difficult time. Officers do not believe the death to be suspicious, or that there was any third-party involvement.
“An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing and a report has been made for the coroner.”
Anyone who has concerns about a vulnerable relative, neighbour or friend is encouraged to arrange a free home visit by visiting the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service website today.
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