A HAMPSHIRE pensioner has died after being pulled from a blazing bungalow.
Firefighters from Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Lymington, New Milton and St Mary's were called to Linden Way, Pennington, at around 7.30pm yesterday.
Crews wore breathing apparatus and used hosereel jets to put the fire out. A ventilation fan was used to clear smoke.
One man was rescued from the property by firefighters and was given emergency care at the scene before being placed in the care of South Central Ambulance Service.
Firefighters were on the scene until almost 10pm.
A Hampshire police spokesperson said: "We were called to an address on Linden Way at 7.29pm yesterday following reports of a sudden death of a 84-year-old man.
"His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers at this time. His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner."
An air ambulance was sent to the scene and landed at Pennington Recreation Ground.
Posting on social media one woman said: "I escorted the paramedics to the scene via the quickest route but left when the police asked for space."
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said fire investigators would return to the property today.
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