An investigation is now underway into the cause of a fire in Ramsgate where a man was found dead.
Two fire engines attended the outbuilding fire in Lancaster Close after being called at just after 11am yesterday (November 7).
Crews, wearing breathing apparatus, used main and hose reel jets to extinguish the flames.
A man in his 80s was sadly confirmed dead at the scene.
Fire crews completed operations at 6.16pm.
A Kent Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.”
Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance Service were also at the scene.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police officers attended Lancaster Close, Ramsgate, at around 11.30am on Friday 7 November, to assist Kent Fire and Rescue Service at the scene of a residential fire.
“A man in his 80s was confirmed deceased at the scene, his next of kin have been informed.
“Enquiries to establish the cause are ongoing.”
