Man Dies After Hoole House Fire

It has been confirmed a 52-year-old man has passed away from injuries suffered in a house fire on Good Friday.

The 52-year-old was one of four people who managed to evacuate themselves at the time. 

The blaze engulfed a mid-terraced house on Phillip Street at 9.20pm. The fire service reported at the time that casualties had self-evacuated and were later taken to hospital by ambulance to be treated for burns and smoke inhalation.  

It also affected neighbouring properties. 

A police spokesperson said: "At 9.42pm on Friday, 30th March, Cheshire police were notified by Cheshire Fire and Rescue colleagues of a house fire at Phillip Street in Hoole, Chester."

"It is believed that four people were inside the property at the time of the incident, all of whom were able to evacuate and were taken to hospital for treatment."

"Sadly, a 52-year-old man has since died as a result of his injuries. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."

"Another 52-year-old man remains in hospital receiving treatment, while two other men, aged 50 and 40, have now been released from hospital."

"Detectives are now working closely with fire service colleagues to ascertain the cause of the fire."