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.
Christmas Light Switch ons in the local area
The local area will be looking merry and bright soon.
Plans for news homes in Markfield will be discussed by council tomorrow
Plans state that the proposal is to include 40% affordable housing.
Rothley man who groomed girls on social media jailed for 28 years
Leicestershire Police are asking anyone who has been in contact with him to contact them.
Counterfeit goods recovered from businesses in multi-agency operation
"Many of the businesses visited during the enforcement activity in our area led us to recover counterfeit clothing and toys including a quantity of tobacco which had been imported illegally."
Eligible families will get free winter holiday clubs for children in Leicestershire
There will be sessions for sport, dance, music, festive crafts and storytelling.
Planning application for new industrial park just off Junction 22 of the M1 submitted
The site is in land between Copt Oak and Markfield.
FOUND- Have you seen this teen missing from Coalville?
She was reported missing yesterday.
Loughborough business appeals for historic memorabilia
They want items such as workwear uniforms, tools, company merchandise, brochures, and newsletters.
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