Man dies after blaze at property as investigation launched

A man has died following a fire that broke out at a property in Glasgow.

Emergency services were called to Ardgay Street, in the Shettleston area, after a blaze broke out at around 5.55pm on Saturday.

A 59-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police confirmed that they have launched a joint investigation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service into the cause of the fire.

A spokesperson said: “We were called to a report of a fire at a property on Ardgay Street in the Shettleston area of Glasgow, around 5.55pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

“Emergency services attended and a 59-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin are aware.

“A joint investigation is being carried out with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.”

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