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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. | 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. | 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 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. | Lothian and Borders Police said they would probably not be allowed home until fire crews confirmed that the area is safe. |
| John Dickie, group manager with Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, said: "The fire took hold very quickly yesterday afternoon. It involved 82 flats under various stages of construction. | |
| "We had to increase resources throughout the afternoon and evening time and in the early hours. It was brought under control in the early hours of the morning but we're still in attendance. | |
| "The structures are in an unstable condition and there's a tower crane which is causing us problems as well." | |
| At its height 50 firefighters tackled the blaze. An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of the fire. |