Three children have tragically died after a fatal fire at a flat in Paisley.
Emergency services raced to a blaze at a property on Renfrew Road in Gallowhill last night.
Police have confirmed three children - Fiona Gibson, 12, Alexander James Gibson, 8, and Philip Gibson, 5, all sadly passed away after being rushed by ambulance to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Meanwhile, a 39-year-old woman is fighting for her life at the hospital.
An investigation into the blaze has now been launched.
Police this afternoon advised: "Police Scotland officers are continuing enquiries following a fatal fire at a flat in Paisley on Friday, 19 June, 2020.
"Around 9 pm on Friday, 19 June, 2020 emergency services attended a report of fire at an upper cottage flat in Renfrew Road, Paisley.
"Three children, Fiona Gibson (12), Alexander James Gibson (8) and Philip Gibson (5) were taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital but sadly died a short time after admission.
"A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
"A 39-year-old woman was taken by ambulance to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. Hospital staff describe her condition as critical."
A police spokesperson added: "An investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances of this incident.
“Anyone who has information that could assist our enquiries should contact police via telephone number 101 quoting incident number 3669 of 19 June 2020."
