Mercy crews taped off a Glaszgow flat after a man died in a fire.
999 services were called to the property on Ardgay Street in the city's Shettleston after a blaze broke out on Saturday evening.
Police, ambulance and fire crews were pictured at the scene and the area had been cordoned off.
A 59-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.
His family have been informed.
The force confirmed that they are investigating the fire along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said three fire appliances were deployed following an alert at 5.33pm.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called to a report of a fire at a property on Ardgay Street in the Shettleston area of Glasgow, around 5.55pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
"Emergency services attended and a 59-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His next of kin are aware.
"A joint investigation is being carried out with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.”
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