Man in hospital after Wester Hailes fire

A man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a stairwell in Wester Hailes today.
Firefighters were called to Morvenside Close. Picture: Tony MarshFirefighters were called to Morvenside Close. Picture: Tony Marsh
Firefighters were called to Morvenside Close. Picture: Tony Marsh

Firefighters were called to the address in Morvenside Close at 4.27am.

A recycling bin was found alight in the stairwell of the three-storey property.

The man was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, where his condition is not thought to be serious.

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