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Five people rescued from early morning fire at flats

Emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday morning where residents were evacuated.

Five people rescued from early morning fire at flats in Falkirk — Fire crews and the ambulance services were called to the scene. Google Maps

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9th Aug 2023

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Falkirk

Five people have been rescued from a fire at flats in Falkirk.

Four fire engines went to the scene in Russel Street when the alarm was raised at 12.19am on Wednesday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said five people were rescued from different flats in the two-storey building.

The Scottish Ambulance Service was also at the scene.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze and left the area by 3.55am.

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