Overview
- Emergency services were called to Davy Street at 8.42pm on Tuesday, with the first crew on scene within eight minutes.
- Two fire engines from Spennymoor and one from Bishop Auckland attended the incident.
- Crews found the fire already out on arrival, and a man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.
- CDDFRS investigators are working with Durham Police to determine the cause, which is not currently believed to be suspicious.
- Officials urged residents to test smoke alarms weekly and highlighted free Home Fire Safety Visits, with Spennymoor firefighters offering local advice and support.