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Edinburgh flat fire: Firefighters injured as apartments evacuated in early morning blaze

Source: Graham Simpson/PA/PA Wire

Two firefighters have been injured after tackling an apartment blaze in Edinburgh that saw residents evacuated in the early hours of the morning.

Around 70 firefighters battled the flames on Breadalbane Street, Bonnington, which affected around 100 residents.

Twelve fire engines and specialist vehicles attended the scene after receiving the call at around 4.10am, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said. The fire has now been contained.

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