Man, 90, found dead after fire in North Yorkshire

A man aged 90 has died after a fire at his home in North Yorkshire.
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North Yorkshire Fire Service was called to a house in Fitzjohn Close, Malton, at 7.45am yesterday. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was found inside the property and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are now carrying out an investigation into the tragedy and the North Yorkshire Coroner Michael Oakley has been informed.