Woman dies in Forth Valley home fire

A woman has died following a fire in a Forth Valley property.

The blaze was discovered around 5am yesterday in Primrose Street, Alloa.

Surrounding properties were evacuated and Primrose Street and Primrose Place remained closed for some time.

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One woman was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday. Pic: Contributedplaceholder image
The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday. Pic: Contributed

Police Scotland said her death is being treated as unexplained and her next of kin have been informed.

Emergency services remain at the scene of a fire on Primrose Street, Alloa, which was reported around 5am on Sunday, 2 February, 2025. Detective Inspector Graeme Connolly said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this time.

“We are continuing to coordinate with partners in response to the fire and a joint investigation with Scottish Fire & Rescue Service to establish the full circumstances will be carried out in due course.”

The public were asked to avoid the area during the investigation.

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