Man dies nine days after house fire
A man has died nine days after a fire which left a woman and a 13-month-old girl in a serious condition.
Firefighters were called to a report of the blaze at MacDonald Drive in Lossiemouth, Moray, at around 3.45am on Thursday February 21.
A 35-year-old man was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and later transferred to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he died on Saturday.
A 31-year-old woman was also taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary while the girl was airlifted to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
We can confirm that a 35-year-old man has sadly died following a house fire in #Lossiemouth on Feb 21 – three occupants who were within the building inc. a 13-month-old baby girl were taken to hospital in serious conditions. Sadly the man died on Sat at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
— NorthEastPolice (@NorthEPolice) March 4, 2019
They are both believed to have been released from hospital.
Police said there are no apparent suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
Detective Inspector Norman Stevenson said: “My thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic incident.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said six fire engines and other support appliances attended the incident.
A neighbouring property was also evacuated as a precaution.
