Blaze leaves two homes in California badly damaged

The blaze in Mamre Drive, California was discovered shortly before 5.30pm last Friday, May 19. It involved two semi-detached properties.

Six fire appliances raced to the scene where firefighters discovered a well-developed fire in the roof space of the two homes. The blaze was finally extinguished and the area made safe by 9pm.

No-one was reported injured in the incident and the area around the properties is currently fenced off.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 5.25pm on Friday, May 19 to reports of a fire at two properties on Mamre Drive, California. Operations Control mobilised six appliances including two specialist resources to the scene, where firefighters discovered a well-developed fire within the roof space, affecting both properties. There were no reported casualties and crews left at 9.06pm after ensuring the area was safe."

A Falkirk Council spokesperson said the local authority was notified by SFRS of the blaze and the housing operations manager and a building standards surveyor attended.

They said: “All impacted residents are currently staying with family on a temporary basis. We have offered the residents of 63 and 65 accommodation whilst damage is assessed, and repairs are completed.

“A structural engineer will determine if the neighbouring property at 61 is structurally safe. If so, then the resident can return to their home; otherwise they too will be offered alternate accommodation by Falkirk Council.”