Probe launched after woman dies in Forfar fire

The 28-year-old's body was found inside flats

Published 3rd Oct 2021

An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead after a fire ripped through a flat in Angus.

Emergency crews were called after the blaze broke out a four-block tenement building in South Street in Forfar at around 3pm yesterday.

Firefighters fought to extinguish the flames but the body of a 28-year-old woman was found inside the property.

Police Scotland said officers will work closely with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as part of a joint investigation into the blaze.

A spokesperson said: “At around 3.05pm on Saturday, October 2, police were called to a report of a fire at a property in South Street in Forfar.

“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire but sadly the body of a 28-year-old woman was recovered from the property.

“Her next of kin has been made aware.

“A joint investigation into the fire is ongoing with the SFRS and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”

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