Police investigation launched after man in 70s killed in Manchester house fire

An investigation has been launched after a man in his 70s was killed in a house fire. Firefighters were called to Cranwell Drive in the Burnage area of Manchester at 4.40pm. Crews from three stations attended and were on scene for nearly three hours, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service said. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said the pensioner, who was in the building at the time of the blaze, was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement, the force said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident." MORE TO FOLLOW... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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