Man in his 60s dies after fire at flat in Prestwich
Emergency services were called to Baguley Crescent on Saturday afternoon
A man in his 60s has died following a fire at a flat in Prestwich, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed.
The fire happened on Baguley Crescent on Saturday 7th November.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said fire crews were called to reports of a fire at a residential building on the street just after 2.30pm.
GMP said it was called to reports of an ongoing fire at an address on Baguley Crescent at 2.45pm.
The force said officers attended the scene along with colleagues from GMFRS and the North West Ambulance Service.
A GMP spokesperson said: "Sadly, a man in his 60s passed away at the scene, despite the best efforts from emergency services. His next of kin has been informed."
The spokesperson added: "Investigations are ongoing."
GMFRS said three fire engines from Blackley, Whitefield and Broughton stations attended, and the fire involved a first-floor flat.
According to GMFRS, firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire.