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.
Storm Goretti hits the Fosse 107 area
Storm Goretti hits the Fosse 107 area
Has your garden waste been collected?
Charnwood Borough Council has apologised after a number of garden waste bins went uncollected in the town.
28-year-old police officer charged with rape
A Leicestershire police constable has been charged with two counts of rape.
Drink-drive arrests "extremely disappointing"
132 people were arrested in December, across the county, as part of the annual drink, drug drive campaign.
Cold-snap hits Leicestershire
Gritters across Leicestershire tackled key routes multiple times over the past few days as road surface temperatures dropped to nearly –8C in places.
Life-Line Community Transport Providers get share of funds to improve their vehicles
A number of Community Transport providers in the county have been awarded a share of funds to help improve their vehicles, which include minibuses.
CBE honour for former Leicestershire Chief Constable
"I am truly honoured and deeply humbled to receive this CBE."
Cold-health alert for East Midlands
They've said that it will be challenging keeping indoor temperatures at the recommended 18°C.
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