A 76-year-old man has died following a house fire at The Leys in Macduff.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 5am this morning.
Neighbouring addresses were evacuated as a precaution, however nobody else was injured in the incident.
No other properties were damaged.
Detective Inspector Sam Buchan said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this very sad time.
“Our inquiries have started in conjunction with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, however we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances.”
A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.
