74-year-old man dies in Moray house fire
Police say enquiries into what caused the fire are ongoing.
Last updated 19th Mar 2024
A pensioner has died following a house fire near Buckie.
Emergency services rushed out to the blaze at Connage Cottages, close to the A98, at around 6:00am this morning.
Police have confirmed a 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and his next of kin have been made aware.
Investigations into what caused the fire are ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.35am on Tuesday, 19 March, 2024 we were made aware of a fire at a property near the A98 outside Buckie.
"Emergency services attended and a 74-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"His next of kin are aware.
"The fire was extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
"Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of the fire.
"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service say their thoughts are with the man's family, friends and wider community.
Stevie Nesbit, On-Call Duty Officer for North Service Delivery Area said: “We were alerted at 6.06am on Tuesday, March 19, to reports of a house fire at Connage Cottages in Buckie, Moray.
“Operations Control mobilised three appliances to the scene and unfortunately, a male was pronounced dead 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.”