A man in his 50s has died in a house fire in Belfast, after the alarm was raised early this morning.
Firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) discovered "a smoke-logged room" on the first floor of a terraced house. The smoke was caused by "a small low-level smouldering fire", said a spokesperson.
The man was found unresponsive in the room.
Fire crews were called to the house, on Kyle Street in the Sydenham area of Belfast, at 12 minutes past midnight.
"Smoke alarms were present on the property, but it is unsure if these actuated during the fire. The cause of fire is currently under investigation," said the spokesperson.
The fire service urged members of the public to ensure that they have working smoke alarms and to ensure that these are tested on a regular basis.
"NIFRS wish to take the opportunity to extent its sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased at this tragic time," said the spokesperson.
