Investigation launched after pensioner dies in house fire

Emergency services have launched an investigation after a pensioner died in a house fire.
A man died after a house fire in DumbartonA man died after a house fire in Dumbarton
A man died after a house fire in Dumbarton

Firefighters and police were called to the blaze at a property in Smollett Road, Dumbarton, at around 12.45am on Saturday.

Crews removed a 66-year-old man from the home, but he was pronouced dead at the scene.

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An 89-year-old wman from a neighbouring propoerty was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital and was treated for smoke inhalation.

A joint investigation is currently underway between police and the fire service to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.