A joint-investigation has been launched into a fatal fire at a multi-storey flat in Cardonald that claimed the life of Tommy Sheridan's mum, Alice.
The 84-year-old tragically died inside her Invergyle Drive flat on Sunday evening as firefighters rushed to put out the blaze.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to reports of a 'dwelling fire' at around 7.49pm on March 12. Four fire appliances and one aerial appliance were sent to the scene.
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Firefighters extinguished the flames but sadly, Alice passed away at the scene.
Area commander David Murdoch, SFRS's local senior officer for City of Glasgow, said: “Our thoughts are very much with her family, friends and all of those affected at this difficult time.
"A joint investigation between SFRS and Police Scotland is ongoing."
Police Scotland confirmed the cause of the fire is being looked into.
A spokesperson said: “Officers received a report of a fire at a property on Invergyle Drive in Glasgow around 7.55pm on Sunday, 12 March, 2023. Emergency services attended and an 84-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”
Tommy Sheridan this morning announced his mum had died in the flat fire and said he was 'heartbroken'.
Sharing the news with his twitter followers, the former Glasgow MSP wrote: "Our hearts are broken. Last night in circumstances still being investigated our wonderful mum Alice Sheridan died in a fire within her flat in Cardonald.
"She was everything to us. Our inspiration and muse. She fought against injustice all her life. Rest In Eternal Peace Mum."
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