A MAN tragically died after a house fire in Milton in the early hours of the morning.
The 64-year-old died following the late-night blaze in Cathay Street.
Police and fire investigators were at the scene this morning.
Green tarpaulin had been laid over the front garden of the house.
The fire service was called to the scene at around 12.22am, with police following shortly after.
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They have launched a probe into the cause of the fire.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "A 64-year-old man has died following a house fire in Cathay Street, Glasgow. Police were called around 1.10am on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
"A joint investigation involving police and the Fire Service is underway to establish the circumstances of the fire."
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