Man killed and second fighting for his life after ‘suspicious’ house fire --[Reported by Umva mag]

An investigation has been launched into a ‘suspicious’ house fire that took the life of an elderly man and seriously injured another.

A man aged in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene of the fire in Southdown Road, Dorset, on Friday.

Another man, aged in his 60s, was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said: ‘Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as they investigate a fatal house fire in Weymouth.

‘Dorset Police received a report at 10:59am yesterday (Friday) of a fire at an address in Southdown Road in Weymouth, Dorset.

‘Officers attended the scene, along with the fire and ambulance services. Very sadly, a man aged in his 70’s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His family has been informed.

‘A man aged in his 60s was also taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

‘Following further enquiries into the cause of the fire, it is believed to be suspicious and detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) have launched a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident.’

The spokesman added: ‘Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the man who sadly died in this fire and officers are supporting them and keeping them updated with the progress of our investigation.

‘We are treating this fire as suspicious and I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any unusual activity in the area of Southdown Road during the morning of October 4, or who has any information that might assist our enquiries.

‘I would urge residents in the vicinity with home CCTV systems or doorbell cameras, as well as motorists with dashcam fitted who may have been in the area, to please review any footage for anything that might help our investigation.

‘A cordon remains in place at the address and there will be an increased policing presence in the area as we continue to investigate this matter. Officers can be approached by members of the public with information or concerns.’

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