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A WOMAN has died following a flat fire in Glasgow.
Emergency services were called to Invergyle Drive in Cardonald at around 8pm last night.
An 84-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Enquiries into the fire are ongoing.
David Murdoch, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service area commander for Glasgow, said: “We were alerted at 7.49pm on Sunday, March 12, to reports of a dwelling fire at Invergyle Drive, Glasgow.
“Operations control mobilised four fire appliances and one aerial appliance to the scene, where firefighters extinguished a fire affecting a multi-storey flat.
“Sadly, one female casualty passed away at the scene.
“Our thoughts are very much with her family, friends and all of those affected at this difficult time.
"A joint investigation between SFRS and Police Scotland is ongoing."
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “Officers received a report of a fire at a property on Invergyle Drive in Glasgow around 7.55pm on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
“Emergency services attended and an 84-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”
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