Six casualties in Edinburgh high rise blaze with huge emergency response
The fire broke out at around 12.55am on Sunday morning. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service were all in attendance.
The SFRS dispatched four appliances, and one height appliance. They tackled the blaze for over two hours, with six casualties reported - four men and two women.
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Their condition is not currently known. The blaze broke out in the stairwell of the building, with an image from the scene showing a huge emergency services response as residents watch on.
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An SFRS spokesperson said: "At 12.55am on Sunday June 15 we received a report of fire in domestic stairwell at Hawkhill Court on Restalrig Park.
"We dispatched four appliances and one high reach appliance. We worked along SAS and Police Scotland. There were six casualties - four males and two females.
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"We left the scene after ensuring it was safe at around 03.30pm."
The Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
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