Two people taken to hospital following flat fire
Two people were taken to hospital following a flat fire in Edinburgh early Sunday morning.
Emergency services received multiple calls from 12.55am about the blaze at Hawkhill Court in on Restalrig Park.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched six appliances to extinguish the flames.
Two were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. Medical teams treated other casualties at the scene.
Fire crews left the area after making it safe at around 3.34 am.
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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