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.
Loughborough business appeals for historic memorabilia
They want items such as workwear uniforms, tools, company merchandise, brochures, and newsletters.
State-of-the-art endoscopy unit at Leicester General Hospital welcomes first patients
The unit will have the capacity to see an extra 9,000 patients every year.
Road in Loughborough closed due to house fire
The fire caused 50% damage to the ground floor of the property.
Two poppy displays installed in Loughborough ahead of Remembrance Sunday
The handmade poppies are decorating trees.
Hathern Post Office will close this month
The Post Office has written a letter to customers.
M1 motorway closed following lorry fire
The M1 in Leicestershire is closed southbound between J21 (M69, Leicester) and J20 (Lutterworth.
New rules in place for bird keepers in Leicestershire
The Government has said these additional housing measures will help protect birds from bird flu.
£3m upgrade for Council’s passenger transport fleet
They have hit the road to help Leicestershire County Council deliver vital services.
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