Several Scots residents fear for their pets’ lives, after a devastating blaze tore through a residential building in the early hours of Sunday.
Councillor Vicky Nicholson, who has been on the scene and helped to navigate the evacuation mission for local constituents, said that some animals are still in the flats of frightened residents who had to flee their homes.
Shocking images from the incident on March 24 showed ferocious flames engulfing the Edinburgh property as several fire engines were on site, with firefighters working tirelessly to control the inferno.
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It is understood the Scottish Fire Service remains on the scene and a cordon is still in place while damage is evaluated. Cllr Nicholson said the animals inside were of “high priority”.
Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Councillor Nicholson said: “I have been on site for a couple of hours this morning and met some local residents. Local people are understandably upset and have had a frightening experience.
“During the night, Northcare Suites made space available for people displaced by the fire but they are now looking for alternative accommodation. The team from Out of Hours is trying to source accommodation for two households.
“A structural survey of a top floor flat will be carried out at 4pm and it is hoped that it may be habitable. I’d like to thank Ewan Davidson from Shared Repairs in City of Edinburgh Council and also our brave Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland for looking after the safety of individuals.”
(Image: Edinburgh Live)
She added: “I’d also like to commend the wonderful community of Telford who are offering to help their neighbours. While I was there someone from a neighbouring flat came to offer tea, coffee and clothing.
“I’m aware there are still some animals in flats and this is, of course, high on the priority of both residents and officials. I will update with more info when I have it.”
Councillor Nicolson shared images from the scene after the fire had been extinguished by the SFRS, one picture showed the top floor flat windows burned out and holes in the roof created by the flames.
A spokesperson for the SFRS said: “We received a call at 4.05am of reports of a fire on Telford Drive. The building was fully evacuated and four pumps as well as a high-reach appliance were in attendance.
“Some appliances remain at the scene dampening down the area and no casualties have been reported.”
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