Man dies after fire in east London, Ont., home

A man who was injured in a fire on London's King Street on Wednesdaydied in hospital after being rescued by first responders, police said Thursday.

His death is the second fire-related one reported in the city over three days, following a separate fatal house fire in the east end on Tuesday.

First responders were called to the fire at around 4:10 p.m. ET, according to police.

The blaze broke outin a multi-unit building at632 King St.just three hours afterand two blocks away from a separate fire on William Street that killed a dog. Police said there is no evidence to suggest those fires are linked.

When crews arrived, the man was found inside the home and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

The man died in hospital Thursdaymorning.

Police saidthe fire investigation is in its early stagesand they will provide more information as appropriate.

The news comes on the same day police updated the public on their investigation into the fatal fire on Nairn Avenue on Tuesday.

Police said their investigation is still ongoing, with officers still at the scene.

One person is still in hospital in relation to Tuesday's fire, they said.