Two killed after fire breaks out in Scottish loch hotel
TWO PEOPLE died and three others were taken to hospital following a fire at a landmark hotel.
More than 70 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze at the five-star Cameron House hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond after the alarm was raised at around 6.40am yesterday.
Police Scotland said one person died at the scene while another passed away at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.
Three other people, two adults and a child believed to be from one family, were taken to hospital in Glasgow for treatment but have now been discharged. Officers said the hotel has been “extensively damaged”.
More than 200 guests were evacuated while emergency services took control of the area.
Firefighters searched the building and tackled flames in the roof of the hotel from an aerial unit.
Police and fire officers are investigating the cause.
A police spokeswoman said: “Around 6.50am, police were called to a report of a fire at the hotel. More than 200 guests were evacuated from the building which has been extensively damaged.
“Officers remain at the scene and are working with other emergency services to establish the exact circumstances of the incident.
“One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Four people were taken to hospital, one to the RAH who later died. A further three people were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.
“A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
Other guests were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
The hotel is a popular wedding venue and houses the Michelinstarred Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond restaurant.
Meanwhile, a joint fire service and police investigation is under way after 47 guests and a number of staff fled to safety as flames ripped through a hotel in Wales.
The first floor of the Gateway To Wales Hotel in Deeside on the North Wales border was destroyed by the blaze, while 80 per cent of the ground floor was severely damaged, said fire chiefs.
Emergency services were called at 4.30am yesterday.