At about 1555Hrs today 15.3.18 the RGP and Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) were called to a house fire at No. 8 Ramilies House, Varyl Begg, Gibraltar.

A fire was found to be ablaze in the living room of the apartment where the lifeless body of an elderly lady was found. It appears that the fire caught hold in the sofa.

The fire was quickly extinguished by the GFRS and a traffic diversion implemented around the affected area.

The lady, later identified as Mrs Leovigilda BAGLIETTO, 90 years old of 8 Ramilies House was pronounced dead at the scene.

No foul play is suspected and the cause of the fire is currently being investigated.

HM Coroner has been informed and a Coroner’s investigation has commenced.

The deceased’s next of kin have been informed.