Rescues and fatality in Govan flat fire

This morning at 01:55GMT Strathclyde Fire & Rescue responded to a Ground Floor Flat Fire in Whitefield Road, Govan, Glasgow.

Upon arrival fire crews from Govan & Polmadie entered the premises wearing breathing apparatus, extinguished the fire and rescued a total of five casualties. Two of the casualties were rescued from the top floor flat using ladders.

Three casualties were taken by Ambulance to the Southern General Hospital, with two taken to the Victoria Infirmary, all suffering from Smoke Inhalation.

The Fire Service was later informed of one male fatality from the casualties taken to hospital.

A full investigation into the cause of the fire is being undertaken by Strathclyde Fire & Rescue in conjunction with Strathclyde Police.

There is no further information at this stage.