Man dies in Gobowen bungalow fire

Firefighters were called to Fairfield Close after a resident heard smoke alarms

A man has died after a bungalow fire in Shropshire.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Fairfield Close in Gobowen at 15:20 after smoke alarms were reported.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said it quickly became clear nothing could be done to save the man and he was declared dead at the scene.

A second man was assessed by ambulance crews, but did not require treatment and was discharged.

A fire investigation to determine the cause of the blaze is under way.

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