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| Residents who were moved from nearby properties when a massive blaze took hold of a block of flats may not be allowed home for up to 48 hours. | Residents who were moved from nearby properties when a massive blaze took hold of a block of flats may not be allowed home for up to 48 hours. |
| Homes were evacuated and about 100 residents had to spend the night in alternative accommodation following the blaze in Edinburgh. | Homes were evacuated and about 100 residents had to spend the night in alternative accommodation following the blaze in Edinburgh. |
| Fire crews were called to the five storey flats, in Hawkhill Close, on Saturday afternoon. | Fire crews were called to the five storey flats, in Hawkhill Close, on Saturday afternoon. |
| The building, containing 82 flats, was under construction. | The building, containing 82 flats, was under construction. |
| It suffered a massive structural collapse but there were no reports of injuries. | |
| The residents were taken to Hibernian's nearby Easter Road stadium for safety. | |
| Crane fears | Crane fears |
| Lothian and Borders Police said they would probably not be allowed home for up to two days, until it is confirmed that the area is safe. | Lothian and Borders Police said they would probably not be allowed home for up to two days, until it is confirmed that the area is safe. |
| John Dickie, group manager with Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, said: "It's one of the biggest fires for a while. | John Dickie, group manager with Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, said: "It's one of the biggest fires for a while. |
| "The fire took hold very quickly yesterday afternoon. It involved 82 flats under various stages of construction. | "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. | "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." | "The structures are in an unstable condition and there's a tower crane which is causing us problems as well." |
| He said the cold weather, including snow showers, made it difficult for the teams, who are being given hot food and drink by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service. | He said the cold weather, including snow showers, made it difficult for the teams, who are being given hot food and drink by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service. |
| At its height 50 firefighters tackled the blaze. An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of the fire. | At its height 50 firefighters tackled the blaze. An investigation has been launched to establish the cause of the fire. |