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Rescuers tackle fire at care home Rescuers tackle fire at care home
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Dozens of people are believed to be trapped inside a burning care home in South Lanarkshire as rescuers tackle a major blaze. Dozens of people have been rescued from a burning care home in South Lanarkshire after a fire broke out in the early hours of the morning.
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue said eight fire crews had been sent to deal with the fire at the Douglas View Care Centre in Hamilton. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service said that all 80 of the elderly residents had been accounted for.
Staff at the home in William Street raised the alarm just after 0650 BST. Eight fire crews had been sent to deal with the fire at the Douglas View Care Centre in Hamilton.
About 10 of the 70 residents are believed to have been evacuated. It is not yet known if anyone has been hurt. Staff at the home in William Street raised the alarm when they discovered the blaze just after 0650 BST.
Efforts were continuing to remove the residents from the property.
The home cares for elderly, frail people who need help with daily living but do not need full-time nursing care.The home cares for elderly, frail people who need help with daily living but do not need full-time nursing care.
The centre can house up to 100 patients on short and long stay care.