Tragic pictures showed the heartbreaking aftermath and extent of damage caused by the fire as the community rally together to support those who have lost their homes.
Police have shared an update on the devastating blaze that destroyed six homes in East Kilbride on Friday, October 20.
Emergency services raced to the estate in the South Lanarkshire town's Whitelee area just before 6pm as a fire took hold of multiple properties, which led to the evacuation of six homes.READ MORE: Glasgow Barlinnie prisoner death fatal accident inquiry to take place Scottish Labour councillor previously described it as an "unimaginable loss" while SNP councillor Geri Gray-East spoke of her 'shock' and offered support to the families affected.Join Glasgow Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 5.40pm on Friday, 20 October, 2023, we were called to a report of a fire in Whitelee, East Kilbride. Emergency services attended and six properties were evacuated. "There are no reported injuries. There are no suspicious circumstances and no further police involvement.”
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