Police launch probe after fatal fire at Paisley home

Firefighters were called to the scene in Renfrew Road at around 9pm on Friday.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said six fire crews were met with a "well developed" blaze in a first-floor property.

She added: "We remain on scene working to extinguish the fire."

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue service are in the initial stages of investigating a fatal fire that occurred at an address on Renfrew Road, Paisley, around 9pm on Friday, 19 June 2020.

"Inquiries are ongoing and anyone who has any information surrounding the incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101."

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