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Crews deal with Edinburgh flat fire | Crews deal with Edinburgh flat fire |
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Fire crews have been dealing with a blaze which broke out at a flat in the south of Edinburgh on Tuesday morning. | Fire crews have been dealing with a blaze which broke out at a flat in the south of Edinburgh on Tuesday morning. |
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the alarm was raised at Oxgangs Place shortly after 08:30. | The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the alarm was raised at Oxgangs Place shortly after 08:30. |
A spokeswoman for the service said the first-floor flat was well alight. Emergency services said nobody was hurt and no-one needed to be rescued. | A spokeswoman for the service said the first-floor flat was well alight. Emergency services said nobody was hurt and no-one needed to be rescued. |
Smoke from the fire could be seen across many parts of the city. | Smoke from the fire could be seen across many parts of the city. |
Insp Nigel Thacker, of Police Scotland, said: "Thankfully no one was hurt but we are obviously keen to find out how the fire started. | |
"Anyone who was in the area at the time or who has any information which may help with the investigation is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101." |
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