Emergency services were called to the scene at 2:30 am.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service went to the house fire in Charnwood Road, Hinckley just after 2.30 am today (Thursday 13 January).
A statement from Leicestershire Police said: "A man was found deceased inside the property."
They have confirmed that the fire and death are not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for HM Coroner.
Identification will also be a matter for the coroner.
This is when Ashby Road crossroads will be closed
The road is being temporarily closed for up to 6 nights.
LOROS will make improvements to main hospice building with Government cash
This funding is for capital spend only. It cannot be used for day to day care or for staffing costs.
Professor Dame Carol Black given Freedom of the Borough
This is only the second time the Freedom of the Borough has been awarded in Hinckley and Bosworth.
New snow leopard moves into Twycross Zoo
Over the past few weeks, she has been settling into her new space behind the scenes.
East Midlands Airport fined nearly £900,000 for environmental pollution
The airport has apologised and stated that it is confident it cannot happen again due to the improvements it has carried out.
Appeal for woman to come forward who may have witnessed robbery in Earl Shilton
A shopkeeper was threatened with a hammer at premises in Mill Lane.
Six-year-old patient has behind-the-scenes lab tour at the Leicester Royal Infirmary
It was important to Rocco and his family as they were able to see where the blood comes from for his regular transfusions.
Four Leicestershire country parks awarded prestigious Green Flag
Beacon Hill Country Park and Market Bosworth Country Park were recognised.
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Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)
Jimmy Somerville
Build It Up Ft. Johnny Marr
Franz Ferdinand
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That Ole Devil Called Love
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