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Three dead after fire in Scottish hotel
Three people sadly lost their lives following a fire at the New County Hotel in County Place, Perth on Monday, 2 January 2023, police in Scotland have confirmed. They have today been named by Police Scotland as Keith Russell and sisters Donna Janse van Rensburg and Sharon McLean. Donna's dog also died in the fire. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 05h02am on Monday, 2 January 2023, to reports of a commercial building fire at County Place in Perth, Scotland.
Operations Control mobilised nine fire appliances and specialist resources to the scene where over 60 firefighters were in attendance. Area Commander Jason Sharp is the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Local Senior Officer for Perth, Kinross, Angus and Dundee. He said, “Firefighters worked hard to rescue a number of casualties from the building and transferred them into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. Tragically, three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts are very much with the family, friends and the wider community affected at this difficult time. Our crews left the scene at 13h47 after ensuring the area was made safe." "This was an extremely serious incident and a joint investigation alongside Police Scotland is ongoing. It is important to allow the joint investigation to continue to establish the full facts and circumstances." Hotel guests and two people from a neighbouring block of flats were evacuated. Police Scotland Chief Superintendent Phil Davison said, "Our thoughts are very much with the families and loved ones of those who have died at what is a very difficult time for everyone. Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what has happened and officers are conducting a joint investigation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service." Sources: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service |
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