Gary Hunt (left) and Jem Probert (right)
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A man who moved away from Norwich has described his shock at finding out about the death in a house fire of his dearest friend .
A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has confirmed crews were sent shortly before 9.40pm following reports of a fire.
Two ambulances, two ambulance officers and a car from the East Anglian Air Ambulance attended but the spokesman added sadly, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, a man died at the scene .
News of the tragedy has reached Jem Probert, 59, a lorry driver now living in Lincolnshire, but who used to go to Hellesdon High School with Mr Hunt.
They were alerted to the fire after another neighbour “saw smoke coming out of his vents”.
She said: “They tried to knock on his door to see if they could get a response but couldn’t and called the fire brigade.
“I just can’t believe it’s happened to such a lovely man”.
Langley Walk, Norwich. Photo: Steve Adams
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It is understood Mr Hunt was a former Hellesdon High School pupil.
Neil Featherby, owner of Sportlink running and fitness in Taverham, who used to go to school with Mr Hunt, said he was a really likeable guy .
They were alerted to the fire after another neighbour “saw smoke coming out of his vents”.
She said: “They tried to knock on his door to see if they could get a response but couldn’t and called the fire brigade.
“I just can’t believe it’s happened to such a lovely man”.
Langley Walk, Norwich. Photo: Steve Adams
- Credit: ARCHANT LTD
It is understood Mr Hunt was a former Hellesdon High School pupil.
Neil Featherby, owner of Sportlink running and fitness in Taverham, who used to go to school with Mr Hunt, said he was a really likeable guy .