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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 50 residents had to spend the night in alternative accommodation following the blaze in Edinburgh. | Homes were evacuated and about 50 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. | It suffered a massive structural collapse but there were no reports of injuries. |
'Wait for engineers' | |
The residents were taken to Hibernian's nearby Easter Road stadium for safety over fears that a tower crane could collapse. | |
Lothian and Borders Police said they would probably not be allowed home for up to two days, until it was confirmed that the area is safe. | |
John Dickie, group manager with Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, said: "They won't be allowed in for 48 hours. | |
"We're having to wait for engineers from Germany and England because the top of the crane is going to have to be removed. | |
"We are continuing to dampen down the fire. It's going to be a long process." | |
He said they were trying to get people back into their homes for short periods of time, under escort by police and fire crews, to pick up any belongings they need. | |
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. |