Man dies after fire in Scots flats

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A man has died in a horror fire at a block of flats in a Scots town.Emergency services raced to the incident on High Street in Dunbar at 5.55pm on Thursday, February 6.

Crews attended and a 37-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed. Police say inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the fatal blaze are ongoing.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Images from the scene show multiple firefighters in attendance. Several fire engines and an ambulance were also pictured at the scene.A spokesperson for Police Scotland told STV News: “Around 5.55pm on Thursday, February 6 2025, police were called to a report of a fire within a block of flats in High Street, Dunbar.