Emergency services raced to Francis Street in Lochgelly at around 7.05pm on Monday after reports of a huge blaze.
Shocking images show the aftermath of a devastating fire that ripped through a block of flats in Fife.
Flames were seen billowing from the roof of the building as residents were evacuated from their homes. Police on the scene urged locals to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke and advised people to avoid the area. Shocking images from the site today show the extent of the damage. The building has been left exposed after the roof caved in.Fire crews continued to douse the smoking building on Tuesday afternoon.
Top news stories today A Police Scotland spokesperson said; “We were made aware of a building on fire at Francis Street in Lochgelly shortly after 7.20pm on Monday, 23 October.“Police and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene.”
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