Pollokshields fire LIVE updates: Man tragically dies in Glasgow south side blaze
Emergency services remain at the scene of the fire on McCulloch Street.
Gary ArmstrongJournalist
Holly LennonJournalist
A man has tragically died after a huge fire ripped through the top floor of a block of flats in the south side of Glasgow.
Police Scotland have sadly announced this morning the body of a man has since been discovered in the building.
Emergency services were scrambled to Pollokshields yesterday afternoon in response to a massive blaze that took hold of a residential building on McCulloch Street.
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Nine fire engines were dispatched to the scene and dozens of families were evacuated as firefighters fought against the flames.
12:01 Gary Armstrong
Police Scotland confirm tragic death of man following fire
A Police Scotland statement published this morning sadly advised: "Around 1.30pm on Tuesday, 1 June, police were called to a fire at a flat in Lincluden Path, McCulloch Street, Glasgow.
"Emergency services attended and residents were evacuated from the building. The body of a man was found within the property.
"The fire is currently being treated as unexplained and a joint investigation between Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is ongoing."
20:51 Holly Lennon
Joint investigation launched between Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue are carrying out a joint investigation into the fire in Pollokshields.
A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue said: "Around 1.30pm on Tuesday, 1 June, police were called to a fire at a flat in Lincluden Path, Glasgow.
"Emergency services attended and the affected property, along with 13 other flats, were evacuated. Residents have been put in temporary accommodation.
"Maxwell Road at Kerr Street, and Shields Road at Bruce Road, remain closed.
"A joint investigation between Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is ongoing."
Nicola Sturgeon describes situation as 'really distressing'
Nicola Sturgeon has described the incident in Pollokshields as 'really distressing'.
The First Minister said her constituency office stands ready to offer help.
She tweeted: "Really distressing situation for the families affected by this terrible fire in McCulloch Street. I know the Pollokshields community will rally round as it always does. My constituency office also stands ready to offer any assistance necessary."
We reported how an appeal for clothing donations for those affected has been issued.
McCulloch Street closed to traffic
McCulloch Street remains closed to traffic (Image: Contributed)
Appeal for clothes for displaced families
Dozens of families have been displaced as a result of a fire in Pollokshields.
A local community hub in the area is appealing for the public to donate clothes for the residents who were forced to flee the building on McCulloch Street without any of their possessions.
'Urgent assistance' needed for those affected by fire
Baillie Norman MacLeod has spoken to Glasgow City Council about urgent assistance for those affected by the fire.
He tweeted: "I am in touch with Officers of the City Council regarding urgent assistance being provided to those affected by the serious fire at McCulloch Street / Shields Road in East Pollokshields."
Fire engines on the scene
Several fire engines can be seen on the scene of a major flat fire in Pollokshields.
Emergency services are currently dealing with the blaze.
Fire on McCulloch Street in Pollokshields (Image: Twitter/poopzandgiggles)
Firefighters tackling blaze in Pollokshields
Resident pictured on roof of Pollokshields flat fire
Pollokshields fire from the scene (Image: Contributed)
Images show the blaze has taken hold of the top floor
Pictures sent to Glasgow Live show the extent of the fire (Image: Josephine King)
Reports of flats being evacuated
Social media reports suggest neighbouring flats have been evacuated in response to the fire.
This has yet to be confirmed by SFRS or Police Scotland.
Fire service confirm blaze has taken hold of flats on McCulloch Street
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We are currently in attendance alongside emergency service partners at a fire at a three-storey block of flats on McCulloch Street, Glasgow.
"Operations Control mobilised nine fire appliances and further specialist units including an aerial platform ladder to the scene after the alarm was raised at 1.14pm on Tuesday, June 1."
Here's what the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have told us so far
A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson told Glasgow Live: "I can confirm the fire service are currently in attendance on McCulloch Street for a fire, which is ongoing at present.
"We received the initial call at 1.14pm."
Reports a fire has taken hold of a block of flats
Early reports suggest a substantial fire has taken hold of a block of flats in the area.
We're waiting to get this confirmed by the emergency services.
We don't have any note of injuries at this time.
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