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.
LCFC Appoint Gary Rowett
LCFC Appoint Gary Rowett
Lorry driver questioned after fatal crash on A46
A 53-year-old lorry driver is being questioned by police after five vehicles were involved in a crash on the A46 in Leicestershire.
Flooding in areas around Charnwood
Flooding around areas in Charnwood
Ellis Tearooms to close
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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
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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.
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