It is with deep sorrow that my blog entry for the week is about the death of a 93 year old man. Late last night whilst enjoying a hot coco in the comfort of my girlfriends home, it emerged the fire alarm of the neighboring house was bellowing. After a knock on the door with no answer, it became apparent something was amiss. After climbing over the rear wall, it was clear we had an emergency upon us as smoked quickly filled the pensioners house.

At 10:38pm last night, I made the call to the emergency services and three crews from Southsea Fire Station were called to the property.

Two firefighters in breathing apparatus entered the property and located the source of the fire in the kitchen. It is believed that the 93-year-old man died after the fire begun in a deep fat fryer in the kitchen. The body was removed from the property, and police are now carrying out an investigation. 

My deepest condolences go out to the family.