A man has been found dead following a house fire in Leven on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services are currently in attendance at the property in Waggon Road after the alarm was raised at around 7.45am.
Firefighters gained entry to the house and discovered the body of a man. No further details have yet been released about the nature of the incident.
The fire was quickly extinguished and an investigation is now underway.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Fife are currently in attendance following a fatal fire at an address in Waggon Road, Leven.
“The incident was reported around 7.45am on Tuesday, February 21.
“Police and emergency services attended and a male fatality was found within.
“Enquiries are currently ongoing with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson confirmed that it received an initial call to a report of a flat fire at 7.42am.
“Three fire appliances from Methil and Kirkcaldy were mobilised to the property and the fire was extinguished at 8.06am,” she added.
“A crew remains at the scene ventilating the property and ensuring the area is made safe.
“A joint investigation with Police Scotland into the cause of the fire will be carried out in due course.”
