Man dies in Bury house fire
An investigation's now underway
A man in his 70s has died in a house fire in Bury.
Emergency services were called out to Cherry Avenue at about twenty past 8 this morning.
A cordon is in place at the scene, with firefighters and police officers working at the scene.
Greater Manchester Police have released this statement:
Officers were called around 8.20am this morning (4 May 2022) to a report of a fire at an address on Cherry Avenue, Bury.
Emergency services attended and despite the best efforts of medical staff, a man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene.
A joint investigation with colleagues from GMFRS is on-going and emergency services remain at the scene.
Anyone with information can report it online or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.