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| Fire at Greenock house may have been caused by lightning | Fire at Greenock house may have been caused by lightning |
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| A lightning strike is thought to have caused a house fire in Greenock, Renfrewshire. | A lightning strike is thought to have caused a house fire in Greenock, Renfrewshire. |
| The blaze broke out in a block of flats in Campbell Street in the town at about 18:10 on Thursday. | |
| Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to deal with the "large" fire following a lightning storm. | |
| Torrential rain, thunder and lightning swept parts of the country, with a number of areas in Scotland placed on flood alert. | Torrential rain, thunder and lightning swept parts of the country, with a number of areas in Scotland placed on flood alert. |
| Following the fire in Greenock, about 20 people had to leave their homes. | Following the fire in Greenock, about 20 people had to leave their homes. |
| They are being cared for at a nearby church hall. The Red Cross has sent an emergency vehicle to support those who are unable to return home. | They are being cared for at a nearby church hall. The Red Cross has sent an emergency vehicle to support those who are unable to return home. |
| Scottish Fire and Rescue said later that no one was injured but the building has been "severely damaged" by fire and heat from the blaze. | |
| Firefighters were also dealing with flash floods in Greenock and elsewhere. They received numerous calls from other parts of the country. | Firefighters were also dealing with flash floods in Greenock and elsewhere. They received numerous calls from other parts of the country. |
| Among the worst affected locations were parts of Glasgow and Ayrshire where rainfall was estimated at approximately 20mm. | Among the worst affected locations were parts of Glasgow and Ayrshire where rainfall was estimated at approximately 20mm. |
| The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) issued "be prepared" notices in several areas. | The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) issued "be prepared" notices in several areas. |
| Forecaster Billy Payne, from Meteogroup, said: "The rain band is moving north and breaking up with heavy thundery showers across southern and central Scotland. There have been a few lightning strikes in the Glasgow area and 20mm of rain has fallen locally since daylight began." | Forecaster Billy Payne, from Meteogroup, said: "The rain band is moving north and breaking up with heavy thundery showers across southern and central Scotland. There have been a few lightning strikes in the Glasgow area and 20mm of rain has fallen locally since daylight began." |
| The rainstorms follow a three week heat wave during which some of the hottest temperatures for years have been recorded. | The rainstorms follow a three week heat wave during which some of the hottest temperatures for years have been recorded. |
| As a result of the deteriorating conditions, road maintenance firm BEAR Scotland has postponed resurfacing works on the southbound M9. | As a result of the deteriorating conditions, road maintenance firm BEAR Scotland has postponed resurfacing works on the southbound M9. |
| Work was due to take place at the weekend but has been shelved due to forecasts for further rain. | Work was due to take place at the weekend but has been shelved due to forecasts for further rain. |
| The work on the stretch between junction 9 (Bannockburn) and junction 8 (Hill of Kinnaird) will be carried out at a later date. | The work on the stretch between junction 9 (Bannockburn) and junction 8 (Hill of Kinnaird) will be carried out at a later date. |
| Power cuts | Power cuts |
| Scottish Power said "pockets of customers" are without power in the Musselburgh and Tranent areas. | |
| Some flooding was reported in the Borders, at Eyemouth and Kelso. | |
| In Glasgow, the newly-refurbished Tollcross International Swimming Centre was forced shut because of problems with the building's rainwater system. | In Glasgow, the newly-refurbished Tollcross International Swimming Centre was forced shut because of problems with the building's rainwater system. |
| The centre will host swimming events during next summer's Commonwealth Games. | The centre will host swimming events during next summer's Commonwealth Games. |
| A spokesman for operators Glasgow Life said: "Tollcross International Swimming Centre has been forced to close as a result of today's adverse weather conditions and an issue with the building's rainwater system. | A spokesman for operators Glasgow Life said: "Tollcross International Swimming Centre has been forced to close as a result of today's adverse weather conditions and an issue with the building's rainwater system. |
| "Glasgow Life is working with architects and contractors to rectify this and the facility will reopen as soon as possible. We apologise for any disruption to customers." | "Glasgow Life is working with architects and contractors to rectify this and the facility will reopen as soon as possible. We apologise for any disruption to customers." |