Man dies following flat fire

Sunday 16 December 2007
06.29 - Leonard Road, Redfield, Bristol

A man has died following a fire at a flat in Bristol.

Fire crews from Speedwell and Temple fire stations were quickly on scene following a 999 call from neighbours.

On arrival firefighters gained access to the first floor flat where they found an unconscious male behind the front door.

The man was rescued from the property, but despite efforts by firefighters and paramedics to revive him, he was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.

Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel to fight the fire.

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the blaze.