Man rescued from city flat hit by blaze

A MAN was rescued from a flat in the city and six people were evacuated from their homes after a blaze broke out.

The fire at Pilrig Cottages, just off Leith Walk, also killed two dogs.

A 28-year-old male was given oxygen at the scene and taken to the Royal Infirmary suffering from minor burns and smoke inhalation.

The fire took place in a ground floor flat at around midnight and spread to the upper flat and into the roof space. Firefighters used two hose reels to extinguish the flames.

A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "Neighbours from surrounding flats were evacuated as a precaution. There were also two canine fatalities from the fire."

More than 30 firefighters were also called to a fire at the Tranmare Hotel in Tranent just before 5am. The fire broke out in the bar area. Nobody was injured.