Dramatic new drone images show trail of destruction left behind after Bilston fire tragically leaves man dead as police probe continues

New pictures have shown the destruction left behind by a Bilston fire that left one man dead - as a separate blaze nearby led to four people being taken to hospital.

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Emergency services rushed to the scene of both Lunt Place and Marbury Drive, Bilston, to reports of two separate fires that are believed to be connected on Saturday, May 10.

The fires, which both took place at around 2.20am and 2.37am, saw four people receiving various smoke-related injuries, and a man in his 70s die as a result of the blaze.

The destruction from the place can be seen in the building's upper floors

During the Lunt Place incident, four patients were discovered by West Midlands Ambulance Service, with one woman being treated for 'potentially serious injuries' relating to smoke inhalation and three others being treated for effects of smoke inhalation.

All four were conveyed to the hospital for further treatment.

A man in his 70s died as a result of the Marbury Drive blaze, with police believing that both fires were linked

Tragically, at the Marbury Drive address, only a short walk away, ambulance personnel discovered a man in his 70s; however, it was apparent that nothing could be done to save the man, and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

West Midlands Police have said that the investigation into both incidents continues today, with officers liaising with the HM Coroner.

The scene in Marbury Drive, Bilston — Fire service personnel worked in challenging conditions to tackle the blaze

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Enquiries into the fires in Lunt Place and Marbury Drive are continuing and we're liaising with the coroner."

The update comes as fresh images show the destruction caused by the Marbury Drive blaze, with images showing the building's destroyed roof and interior.

The blaze is said to have affected 'virtually all of the property'

The fire on Marbury Drive affected 'virtually all of the property' with West Midlands Fire Service saying that crews worked in 'challenging conditions' to extinguish the flames.

West Midlands Fire Service said that their investigations at the Marbury Drive address have 'concluded', with a report being prepared for the HM Coroner.

The fire in Lunt place resulted in four patients, one of whom was treated for potentially serious injuries — Another fire took place only a short walk away on the nearby Lunt Place, injuring four

A fire service spokesperson said: "Our investigations at the scene have concluded. A report will be submitted to the HM Coroner."