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| A 61-year-old man has died and two others have been treated in hospital after a fire in a multi-storey block of flats in Glasgow. | A 61-year-old man has died and two others have been treated in hospital after a fire in a multi-storey block of flats in Glasgow. |
| The blaze, in a fifth floor flat of Waddell Court, in the Gorbals area, was reported at 0256 GMT on Wednesday. | The blaze, in a fifth floor flat of Waddell Court, in the Gorbals area, was reported at 0256 GMT on Wednesday. |
| Two people were treated in hospital after breathing in smoke. Others were treated at the scene. | Two people were treated in hospital after breathing in smoke. Others were treated at the scene. |
| The block of flats was evacuated and residents taken to the nearby Gorbals Leisure Centre. | The block of flats was evacuated and residents taken to the nearby Gorbals Leisure Centre. |
| Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said crews had to fight their way through "considerable heat and smoke" to enter 83 Waddell Court, where the fire had broken out. | Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said crews had to fight their way through "considerable heat and smoke" to enter 83 Waddell Court, where the fire had broken out. |
| More than 40 people were rescued or escorted from the tower block. | More than 40 people were rescued or escorted from the tower block. |
| Paramedics gave medical attention to 15 residents at a casualty care point on the ground floor of the building. Other residents were moved to Gorbals Leisure Centre. | Paramedics gave medical attention to 15 residents at a casualty care point on the ground floor of the building. Other residents were moved to Gorbals Leisure Centre. |
| In my 20-plus years in the fire service I have never seen such a fierce fire in a property such as this. Area commander Garry MilneStrathclyde Fire and Rescue | In my 20-plus years in the fire service I have never seen such a fierce fire in a property such as this. Area commander Garry MilneStrathclyde Fire and Rescue |
| At the height of the blaze, about 20 fire appliances were at the scene and 20 fire fighters, wearing breathing apparatus, were in action inside the building. | At the height of the blaze, about 20 fire appliances were at the scene and 20 fire fighters, wearing breathing apparatus, were in action inside the building. |
| The fire was brought under control at about 0700 GMT. | The fire was brought under control at about 0700 GMT. |
| Area commander Garry Milne, one of the officers in charge during the incident, said: "In my 20-plus years in the fire service I have never seen such a fierce fire in a property such as this. | Area commander Garry Milne, one of the officers in charge during the incident, said: "In my 20-plus years in the fire service I have never seen such a fierce fire in a property such as this. |
| "Our firefighters were magnificent in the way that they fought their way through intense heat and smoke to tackle the blaze." | "Our firefighters were magnificent in the way that they fought their way through intense heat and smoke to tackle the blaze." |
| Temporary shelter | Temporary shelter |
| The Scottish Ambulance Service said that 37 adults and 12 children were initially given temporary shelter at Gorbals Leisure Centre, with that number expected to eventually rise to well over 100. | The Scottish Ambulance Service said that 37 adults and 12 children were initially given temporary shelter at Gorbals Leisure Centre, with that number expected to eventually rise to well over 100. |
| Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) said efforts were ongoing to help the families affected. | Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) said efforts were ongoing to help the families affected. |
| Director of housing and customer services, Alex McGuire, said: "everything possible" was being done to help families affected by the fire. | |
| "Some of the homes have suffered fire and smoke damage and others have been affected by water damage," he said. | |
| "Until inquiries are complete and properties are habitable a number of tenants will be unable to return to their homes. | |
| "We will put these families up in alternative accommodation and do everything we can to ensure their comfort and well-being. GHA and other agencies are co-operating fully with the investigation." |