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45-year-old man from Folkestone dies after flat fire in Grace Hill, Folkestone

A man has died in hospital following a flat fire in Folkestone.

Around 15 emergency service vehicles were called to the blaze in Grace Hill last month.

A 45-year-old man was taken to hospital suffering burns and the effects of breathing in smoke, but has since died from his injuries.

Around 15 vehicles were spotted at the scene of the blaze at the bottom of Grace Hill. Picture: @Gumpy83
Around 15 vehicles were spotted at the scene of the blaze at the bottom of Grace Hill. Picture: @Gumpy83

Officers are not treating the death as suspicious, a police spokesman said.

Fire crews were called to the first floor flat at 9.30am on Friday, February 20 to tackle the blaze and paramedics rushed the victim to hospital.

However, the man succumbed to his injuries a few days after the fire.

Emergency services in Grace Hill. Picture: Kay McLoughlin
Emergency services in Grace Hill. Picture: Kay McLoughlin

A report is being prepared for the coroner and an investigation into the cause remains ongoing.

Firefighters extinguished the flames and extracted smoke from the building. Grace Hill was closed for several hours while crews dealt with the incident.


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