Man dies in ground floor flat fire in city
Crews were called to Lower Eley Street, in Derby, on Monday evening
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A man has died in a ground floor flat fire in Derby.
Crews from Kingsway, Nottingham Road and Ascot Drive were called to Lower Eley Street at 18:45 GMT on Monday.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said on entering the property, the man's body was discovered.
A fire investigation has concluded the "most likely cause to be accidental". Officials will be in the area to offer reassurance and advice about safety on Wednesday, the fire service added.