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.
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East Midlands Railway urges essential travel only
East Midlands Railway is advising customers to travel only if essential for the rest of the week, as high temperatures are expected to impact rail services across the region.
Fish dead after Bradgate Park pollution leak
The Environment Agency says it is investigating the pollution incident at Bradgate Park.
Appeal after motorbike death in Shepshed
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Body recovered from Watermead Country Park
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River closed at Bradgate Park due to sewage leak
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Woman falls from railway bridge
A woman has fallen from a railway bridge in Loughborough
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