A FIRE which left a man found dead inside his home has been recorded as accidental.

An investigation into the blaze, on Keith Way, Southend, has now been completed, and was caused by an electrical fault.

Fire bosses confirmed the fire was recorded as accidental.

A man was found dead inside the home on Friday 19th March.

The home was completely destroyed in the fire.

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A spokesman from the Essex Fire Service, said: "An investigation was carried out to determine the cause of the fire and it was found it was accidental, caused by an electrical fault."

AN investigation was carried out to determine the cause of the fire and it was found it was accidental, caused by an electrical fault.