Dramatic pictures show devastating aftermath of horror Livingston flat fire

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Dramatic pictures show the extensive damage to a block of flats in Livingston following a horror fire last night. Flames ripped through the building on Katherine Street in the Craigshill area after a fire broke out in the ground floor flat.

The roof of the block of flats has caved in, with extensive damage to the exterior of the building.Multiple properties appear to have been burnt out in the inferno and windows shattered by the devastating blaze.Emergency services raced to the scene when the alarm was raised at around 8.35pm on Thursday, January 27.Fire crews were seen battling the blaze as plumes of smoke rose into the sky.

Residents were evacuated as firefighters battled for hours to get the incident under control. Locals watched on in shock as the flames took hold of the building.A 26-year-old man has now been arrested for 'wilful fireraising' following the fire.Officers say a number of residents were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, however they did not require hospital treatment.

Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.45pm on Thursday, January 27, officers received a report of a fire at a block of flats in Katherine Street, Livingston. "One person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but did not require hospital treatment."A number of residents required alternative accommodation. "A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with wilful fireraising and police enquiries are ongoing." A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.35pm on Thursday, January 27 to reports of a fire within a ground floor flat in a four-storey building in Katherine Street, Livingston.