A man's body has tragically been found after a fire tore through a home, with multiple fire crews tackling the flames.

Emergency services were called to Marches Close, off Oldham Road, in Heyside, Royton, early this morning at 5.35am. Greater Manchester Police said the body of a man was recovered at the scene at around 6am.

A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers responded to reports of a fire at a property off Oldham Road, Royton today (December 3, 2025) at around 6am. A body was discovered of a man who sadly died inside the property. Enquiries are ongoing at this time."

Police have taped off the street and forensic officers have been seen conducting investigations, the Manchester Evening News reports.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 5.35am on We

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