A man in his fifties has died following a house fire in the Dunmurry area of Belfast, police have confirmed.
Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a fire at a residential property in the area. Fire crews and paramedics attended the incident, working to bring the blaze under control and assist anyone inside the house.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the man was later confirmed dead at the scene.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the death is currently being investigated as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire.
Officers confirmed that the victim was a man aged in his fifties. His identity has not yet been formally released as police continue the process of informing and supporting his family.
Firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended the incident and carried out operations to extinguish the flames and secure the property.
Investigators will now examine the scene in detail in order to establish the cause of the fire.
House fires can occur for a range of reasons, including electrical faults, accidental ignition or heating equipment issues. Fire investigators typically carry out forensic examinations of the building and review evidence from the scene to determine how the blaze started.
Residents in the surrounding area reported seeing emergency vehicles and smoke coming from the property as crews responded to the incident.
Local people have expressed shock at the news, with many offering condolences to the victim’s family.
The PSNI has said enquiries into the circumstances of the fire are continuing.
Further updates are expected once investigators have completed their examination of the scene.
