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One person in hospital after fire breaks out at flat

Firefighters were called to a report of a blaze in a two-storey dwelling in Edinburgh at 5.19am on Thursday.

One person in hospital after fire breaks out at flat — Blaze: One person was taken to hospital. SFRS

By STV News
8th Jul 2021

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One person has been taken to hospital following a fire in Edinburgh.

Firefighters were called to a report of a blaze in a two-storey dwelling in Braehead Avenue at 5.19am on Thursday.

Four fire engines and the ambulance service went to the scene.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said one person was taken to hospital.

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