Edinburgh fire blaze sees residents evacuated from two blocks of flats

Residents were evacuated from two blocks of Edinburgh flats early on Sunday morning after a fire broke out at around 4am.

The fire was reported to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at 4.05am on Sunday, March 24. The fire was extinguished by four fire engines and a high reach appliance by 10.45am, with two fire crews still at the scene at noon today. No injuries have been reported following the incident.

In a social media post, Councillor Vicky Nicolson thanked the crews for their efforts and for "keeping residents safe". She said that residents from 5 and 7 Telford Drive had been evacuated due to the fire.

She added: "I have been on site for a couple of hours this morning and met some local residents. Local people are understandably upset and have had a frightening experience. During the night, Northcare Suites made space available for people displaced by the fire but they are now looking for alternative accommodation.

"I'd like to thank Ewan Davidson from Shared Repairs in City of Edinburgh Council and also our brave Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland for looking after the safety of individuals.

"I'd also like to commend the wonderful community of Telford who are offering to help their neighbours. While I was there someone from a neighbouring flat came to offer tea, coffees and clothing.

"I'm aware there are still some animals in flats and this is, of course, high on the priority of both residents and officials."