A man and his dog have died in a house fire. The fire happened in the early hours of Christmas Eve. It took place in Glenrothes, Fife, in Scotland.
Emergency services rushed to the scene. They received the call around 1:30 am on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The address was in the Brodie Court area.
Fire engines and ambulances arrived quickly. Sadly, they found a man inside the house. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His pet dog also died in the fire.
Police Scotland have confirmed the details. They said they were called to a report of a fire. Emergency services attended the property. The man and the dog were found inside.
A police investigation has now started. They are working to find out exactly what happened. They will look into the full circumstances of the incident.
The community is likely in shock. A house fire is always a terrible event. It is especially tragic on Christmas Eve. Losing both a person and a beloved pet is a heartbreaking outcome.
No further details have been released yet. The police will provide updates as their investigation continues.