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| Homes evacuated amid flats fire | Homes evacuated amid flats fire |
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| Homes were evacuated and about 100 residents had to spend the night in alternative accommodation when fire broke out at a nearby block of flats. | |
| Fire crews were called to the five storey flats, which were under construction in Hawkhill Close, Edinburgh, on Saturday afternoon. | |
| The building, containing 82 flats, suffered a massive structural collapse but there were no reports of injuries. | |
| The residents were taken to Hibernian's Easter Road stadium for safety. | The residents were taken to Hibernian's Easter Road stadium for safety. |
| Crane fears | Crane fears |
| Lothian and Borders Police said they would probably not be allowed home until fire crews confirmed that the area is safe. | |
| There were fears for the safety of a tower crane being used during the construction. | |
| A spokesman for Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue said a structural engineer had been called to the site to assess the crane. | |
| An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of the blaze. | An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of the blaze. |