Family notified of body found after Dunipace fire
The shock find was made after emergency services were called to a fire in the Stirling Street property just before 7am on Saturday.
The surrounding area was cordoned off for around 12 hours while police and fire services carried out a joint investigation and officers have been at the scene ever since as inquiries continue.
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Hide AdA Police Scotland spokesman said: “The body of a woman was discovered following a house fire in Dunipace.’’
“The body has not yet been formally identified however the family of a 53-year-old woman have been informed of the incident and are being kept up to date as the investigation continues.”
The occupants of the house have been staying elsewhere after a blaze left the neighbouring property badly damaged last Wednesday. It is not believed that the victim of the fire is connected to the family.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.