Godalming fire: Man, 66, dies and three others are hospitalised

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Police were called to Filmer Grove at 20:50 GMT on Saturday and a man was pronounced dead at the scene

A man has died and three other people are injured following a fire at a block of flats, police say.

Emergency services were called to Filmer Grove in Godalming, Surrey, at 20:50 GMT on Saturday.

A 66-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and three other residents were hospitalised with smoke inhalation.

Residents were evacuated from the block as a precaution, Surrey Police said.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service say eight fire engines were called to the scene.

Police and fire investigation officers remain at Firmer Grove and enquiries are ongoing.

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