Man dies after fire in block of flats in York

Emergency services were called out to the fire on St John’s Walk in the Heworth area

A joint police and fire investigation has been launched
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 29th Jan 2026

A man has died following a fire in a block of flats in Heworth, York.

Emergency services were called out to St John's Walk at around 1pm today (29th January).

A man was found unconscious by firefighters.

He died in an ambulance on the way to hospital.

A police and fire investigation has been launched into the incident.

People in the area should expect an increased police presence as a cordon remains in place.

Anyone with information on the fire should contact the police by calling 101 quoting reference NYP-29012026-0200.

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