A MAN has died at the scene of a Gobowen house fire on Wednesday, emergency services have confirmed.

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) was called to reports of a property fire in Fairfield Close in Gobowen, Oswestry at 3.18pm on January 11.

The crews discovered two men at the scene of the incident, but it "quickly became apparent" that nothing could be done to save one of them.

A spokesperson from the ambulance service said: "We sent one ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene, the Welsh Ambulance Service also sent an ambulance to the scene.

"On arrival, crews discovered two patients, both men.

"Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the first man and he was declared dead at the scene.

"The second man was assessed by ambulance crews but did not require treatment and was discharged at the scene."

West Mercia Police remain at the scene in Fairfield Close on Thursday while an investigation into the incident is underway with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

A spokesperson from SFRS added: "Despite the best efforts of firefighters a man died at the scene and our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.

"A fire investigation is still ongoing to determine the cause of the blaze."