Man, 69, dead and woman in hospital after fire

A 69-year-old man has died and a woman was taken to hospital after a house fire.

The incident occurred on Greenview Street in the Shawlands area of Glasgow at about 6.30pm on Wednesday.

Police Scotland said the fire is not believed to be suspicious.

A force spokesperson said: “A 69-year-old man has died following a fire in Greenview Street in Shawlands, Glasgow.

“Emergency services were contacted around 6.35pm on Wednesday January 15.

“One woman was taken to hospital as a precaution.

“An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the fire, which is not believed to be suspicious.”

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander Andy Kenna said: “We were alerted at 6.32pm on Wednesday to reports of a fire within a dwelling on Greenview Street in Glasgow.

“Operations control mobilised three fire appliances and a high-reach appliance to the scene.

“Sadly, a man was found to have passed away 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.”