Fire crews tackle Sighthill high-rise flat blaze

MORE than 30 firefighters have been tackling a fire at a high rise block of flats.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Feb 2015, 06:56 BST
More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze at Cobbinshaw House North. Picture: John DevlinMore than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze at Cobbinshaw House North. Picture: John Devlin
More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze at Cobbinshaw House North. Picture: John Devlin

One person was taken to hospital as a result of the blaze in the west of Edinburgh.

Crews were called to the fire on the 12th floor of Cobbinshaw House North in Calder Gardens at 8.45pm yesterday.

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Upon arrival, an extra pump and a command support unit were requested, taking the total number of firefighters involved in the operation to around 36.

They used breathing equipment and a line of hose to tackle the flames, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed.

A spokeswoman said one adult went to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary while another was treated at the scene. Details of their conditions are not yet known.

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