A PENSIONER has died following a blaze at a property in Coatbridge.

Officers say the fire took place on Laird Street in the town at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, January 31.

999 crews rushed to the scene and firefighters tackled the blaze.

Following the incident, a 63-year-old was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Her next of kin has been made aware.

The woman's family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time.

Now, a joint investigation between the police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is underway to established the full circumstances of the fire.

However, cops say there are no apparent suspicious circumstances currently.