Pensioner dies after Fareham garage fire '˜explosion'

A PENSIONER has died after a fire in Fareham.
Firefighters tackle a blaze in a garage in Highlands Road, Fareham on Sunday,March 27, 2016  Picture: dfpenquiries@hotmail.com  Photos by Darren FordFirefighters tackle a blaze in a garage in Highlands Road, Fareham on Sunday,March 27, 2016  Picture: dfpenquiries@hotmail.com  Photos by Darren Ford
Firefighters tackle a blaze in a garage in Highlands Road, Fareham on Sunday,March 27, 2016 Picture: [email protected] Photos by Darren Ford

The man, 81, died following the fire at a garage in Highlands Road, Fareham on Sunday at 4.10pm.

Police said the force received a report of an explosion.

Hampshire police confirmed the pensioner died at 12.45am on Monday.

He had been airlifted to Southampton General Hospital.

A force spokeswoman said the blaze is being investigated but it is not being treated as suspicious.