Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
People forced to flee homes after blaze takes hold
“The neighbours have three dogs who have a kennel space in the garden.
“Fortunately the family and the dogs were all away out at the time.
“I’m looking at at least a few hundred pounds worth of repairs but credit to the fire service, they were here really quickly and did brilliantly.”
Self-employed gardener Billy Queen, 40, captured the blaze on video.
He said: “I saw the smoke billowing over and when I went to the rear of the house the fire was spreading rapidly.
“I couldn’t believe how high the flames were. I was concerned for my neighbours but fortunately everyone is OK.”
Bryan Nelson, watch manager at the Kingsway East fire station, told the Tele the matter was being investigated by police.
He said: “There was significant damage spanning two garden spaces. When we arrived, tenants had self-evacuated and the crew were able to get the main body of the fire under control.
“We remained on scene to ensure the fire hadn’t spread. Due to the warm and dry conditions fires of this nature can spread very quickly.”
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service added: “A crew from Kingsway East attended after bushes and fences caught fire. A hose reel jet and shovels were used to tackle the blaze which spanned a number of properties.”