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.
National Secondary School Place Offer Day
It's National Secondary School offer day. Decisions for secondary school places came out today for Leicestershire Schools
Flooding hits after days of heavy rain
Flooding has hit parts of Leicestershire and Warwickshire after days of heavy rainfall.
Council drops plans to close SEND nurseries
Plans to stop using four specialist nurseries for pre school children in Leicestershire have been dropped following a consultation.
Children seeing dangling from Leicestershire railway bridge
A warning has been issued by Leicestershire Police after children were seen dangling from a railway bridge in Loughborough.
Sink hole that has closed Loughborough road
Bridge Street in Loughborough has been closed for most of the week because of sink hole.
Emergency animal rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire
February has been the month for unusual rescues by firefighters in Leicestershire.
National offer day - what it means for you
Monday 2nd March marks a key date on the calendar for families across the Midlands as National Offer Day arrives.
Parents being urged to help kids learning to drive
With the first year of driving being the most hazardous for newly qualified drivers, help is at hand for parents of soon‑to‑be young drivers who are set to be taking to the roads independently.
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