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.
Man arrested over Baxter Gate incident
A 29-year-old man has been arrested following an incident in Baxter Gate in Loughborough yesterday
Two Lloyds branches to close in Leicestershire
See if your local branch is affected.
Missing boy seen in Loughborough
Police are appealing for information after a missing 13-year-old boy was spotted on CCTV in Loughborough.
Item that closed Baxter Gate was salt
Police were called at around 1pm (11 Feb) to reports of a potentially hazardous material found at a premises on Baxter Gate in Loughborough.
Police incident in Baxtergate Loughborough
Police Incident in Baxtergate Loughborough
Abandoned boat removed from the Canal Basin
Abandoned boat removed from the Canal Basin
Have your say on plans to cut numbers of councils
People across Leicestershire are being encouraged to take part in a Government consultation on plans to reorganise local councils.
Queen's Park illuminations event goes ahead!
After being cancelled on friday night due to the awful weather conditions, families were treated to some free entertainment and illuminations in Queen's Park on Saturday and Sunday.
Heavy Rain
4°C
Sunny intervals
6°C
Sleet
9°C
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3:00pm - 7:00pm
Mark gets you home with the latest travel.
Justified And Ancient
Klf
The Look Of Love
ABC
Constant Craving
K.d. Lang
The Power Of Love
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