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Tragedy as woman and two dogs killed after fire rips through home

A WOMAN and two dogs were killed after a fire ripped through a Scots home.

Emergency crews raced to the property on Balnagowan Road in Selkirk, Borders, at around 5.30am on Saturday.

Jessie Dahill, 73, and two dogs were tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Cops say the blaze is not thought to be suspicious following a joint investigation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.30am on Saturday, 22 February, 2025, officers were made aware of a fire at a property on Balnagowan Road in Selkirk.

“Emergency services attended and Jessie Dahill, 73, and two dogs were pronounced dead at the scene.

“Following a joint investigation between Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Services, the fire is not thought to be suspicious.

“Enquiries are ongoing and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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