A PENSIONER has died after he became engulfed in flames in his own home.
The 92-year-old man was discovered ablaze in his garden in Russell Place, Linwood, at about 5pm on Sunday.
A neighbour helped put the flames out with water and damp towels but the victim suffered extensive burns.
He later died from his injuries at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
An investigation to establish the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Graeme Binning, of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said: "A man has sadly died following a house fire in Linwood on Sunday, February 4.
"The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to reports of a fire at the two-storey property on Russell Place at 4.58pm.
"Operations Control immediately mobilised three appliances to the scene.
"A male casualty was passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service but sadly passed away a short time later."
A Police Scotland spokeswoman added: "Inquiries are under way to establish the cause of the fire, however, initial indications are that it is not suspicious."
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