Man killed and woman in hospital after major blaze rips through Scottish property
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire
A 69-year-old man has died and a woman was taken to hospital after a house fire.
The incident occurred on Greenview Street in the Shawlands area of Glasgow about 6.30pm on Wednesday.
Police Scotland said the fire was not believed to be suspicious.
A force spokesperson said: “A 69-year-old man has died following a fire in Greenview Street in Shawlands, Glasgow. Emergency services were contacted around 6.35pm on Wednesday, January 15.
“One woman was taken to hospital as a precaution. An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the fire, which is not believed to be suspicious.”
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Andy Kenna said: “We were alerted at 6.32pm on Wednesday to reports of a fire within a dwelling on Greenview Street in Glasgow.
“Operations control mobilised three fire appliances and a high-reach appliance to the scene. Sadly, a man was found to have passed away at the scene.
“Our thoughts are very much with his family, friends and the wider community at this difficult time. A joint investigation alongside Police Scotland colleagues is now ongoing.”
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