Man dead and woman in hospital after fire tears through property

An investigation into the fatal fire is under way, however it is not believed to be suspicious.

Man dead and woman in hospital after fire tears through property in ShawlandsSTV News

A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a fire took hold of a property in Glasgow’s Southside on Wednesday.

Emergency services were called to Greenview Street in the Shawlands area following reports of a blaze at around 6.35pm.

Police confirmed a 69-year-old man died following the incident and a woman was taken to hospital as a precaution.

An investigation into the fatal fire is underway, however, the circumstances surrounding the incident are not believed to be suspicious.

A Police Scotland 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, 2025.

“One woman was taken to hospital as a precaution.

“An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the fire which is not believed to be suspicious.”

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