Man dies in Glasgow blaze as probe is launched
Police and Fire Service investigate after death of 59-year-old in Shettleston
Last updated 10th Dec 2023
A man has died after a fire broke out at a property in Glasgow.
Emergency services were called to Ardgay Street in the Shettleston area after a blaze started just before 6pm on Saturday night. 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 Police Scotland 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, 9 December, 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.”