An investigation is on-going surrounding the circumstances behind a fatal fire in West Lothian. Emergency services were called to a home on Knightsridge East Road in Livingston shortly before 4am this morning and a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Around 20 firefighters tackled the flames as substantial damage was caused to the property.
The road between Logan Way and Erskine Way has been closed.
Details of the victim have not been released at this time
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “At about 4am on Saturday, emergency services responded to reports of a house fire in Knightsridge, Livingston.
“Sadly a person has died as a result of the fire.
“Enquiries are at an early stage.
“A joint investigation between the police and the fire service is ongoing.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman added: “We responded to reports of a house being well alight with an occupant still inside.
“Substantial damage has been caused.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
