Man found dead by firefighters called to Derbyshire blaze

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Image caption, Firefighters were called to Greenbank on Tuesday

A man was found dead by firefighters after they were called to a house fire.

Crews from Glossop and Hyde in Greater Manchester were sent to a property in Greenbank in Hadfield, Derbyshire, at about 17:50 GMT on Tuesday.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters discovered the man on entering the property. The fire was already out when crews arrived.

A joint police and fire investigation has determined the blaze was an accidental electrical fire.

The man has been identified and his family has been informed. A file is now being prepared for the coroner, the fire service added.

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