Nearly 20 properties evacuated after blaze at block of flats

Twelve fire engines were called to the scene on Mary Street in Laurieston shortly after 8pm on Saturday.

Nearly 20 properties evacuated and roads closed after fire at block of flats in Falkirk — Nineteen properties were evacuated on Mary Street in Laurieston. Zak Vols via Supplied

10th Mar 2024

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Nearly 20 properties were evacuated and road closures have been put in place after a blaze at a block of flats in Falkirk.

Emergency services, including twelve fire engines and an incident command unit, were called to the scene on Mary Street in Laurieston shortly after 8pm on Saturday.

Police Scotland confirmed that 19 properties were evacuated as a result of the blaze.

There are no reported injuries at this stage.

Mary Street between Boyd Street and Abbotsford Drive remains closed at this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area at this time.

A police spokesperson said: “At around 8pm on Saturday, March 9, 2024, we were called to a report of a fire at a premises on Mary Street, Laurieston, Falkirk.

“Emergency services attended and officers assisted Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with traffic management.

“Nineteen properties were evacuated and there were no reported injuries.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, however the fire is not believed to be wilful.

“A road closure remains in place in both directions on Mary street between Boyd Street and Abbotsford Drive. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.