Woman, 38, dies in hospital following fire that left nine injured in Paisley

A woman has died following a fire in Paisley that left nine people injured and eight homes evacuated.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched four fire appliances and one height vehicle to Barterholm Road at around 11pm on Sunday to tackle a ground blaze at the four-storey building.

Seven ambulances, three special operations response teams, two paramedic response cars, a critical care paramedic and a trauma team were sent to the scene.

Three patients were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, two patients were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and two patients were taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Two other people received treatment at the scene.

Police have since confirmed that a woman, 38, died from her injuries on Wednesday.

Detective Inspector Euan McMillan said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and friends at this very difficult time.

“Our enquiries into the fire are ongoing and we are looking for anyone with information that could be useful to contact us.

“You can call 101 quoting reference 3813 of April 6 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Police say an investigation is currently underway to establish the cause of the fire.