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.
Age UK team will be on hand to help more pensioners in Leicestershire this winter
The council has said that recent figures show that 6,500 Leicestershire residents are at risk of missing out on pension credit.
Selfless youngster wins competition to switch on Loughborough’s Christmas lights
The news was broken to Felicity by the Mayor Charnwood at a surprise assembly at her school.
Bus with schoolchildren on involved in collision on A46
10 people were taken to hospital.
Passengers issued warning due to road closure around East Midlands Airport
The closure will impact people travelling for early morning flights.
Festive events near you this Christmas
Towns and villages across Loughborough, Charnwood and North West Leicestershire are preparing to switch on their Christmas lights.
Poignant service held in Loughborough on Remembrance Sunday
Thousands of paper poppies were scattered from the top of the tower during the two-minute silence.
Family to take on charity walk to honour mum who died of cancer
So far they have nearly raised £1,000.
Major regeneration scheme completed in Shepshed
In Market Place, a larger pedestrianised area was created with pavements widened in some areas.
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11:00am - 2:00pm
Dave has Just Great Music for Sunday Lunch
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Totally 80's: Gary plays the music and speaks to the stars from the decade of big hair and big shoulder pads!
Wildside
Keith Urban
Flawless
The Ones
Heaven
Cian Ducrot
Where The Streets Have No Name (Can't Take My Eyes Off You)
Pet Shop Boys