A man has died after a fire ripped through a flat on Lang Street in Paisley.

We previously reported how emergency services swarmed the scene at around 5pm yesterday.

Sadly police have now confirmed the body of a man was found inside the property.

Glasgow Times: Police taped off the area as fire crews desperately battled the blaze.Police taped off the area as fire crews desperately battled the blaze. (Image: Newsquest)

Investigations are continuing to identify the man and the cause of the blaze.

Now road closures remain in place on Lang Street and Violet Street.

It comes after police were seen taping off the area as fire crews desperately tackled the flames.

Glasgow Times: Police locked down the areaPolice locked down the area (Image: Newsquest)

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5pm on Friday, 18 August, 2023, we were called to a report of a fire at a flat on Lang Street, Paisley.

"Emergency services attended, and the body of a man was found within.

“Enquiries are continuing to formally identify him and establish the cause of the blaze.

“Road closures remain in place on Lang Street and Violet Street.”