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Man arrested after two people injured in tower block fire

News imageBBC Two fire engines and other emergency vehicles parked on a road outside a tower blockBBC
Fire and ambulance crews were called to the Calder Court flats

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire in a flat at a tower block in Coatbridge.

Two people were treated by ambulance crews following the blaze at Calder Court in Whifflet which was reported at about 06:45.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews in 11 fire engines and one height vehicle were working to extinguish the fire.

A spokesperson said: "Two casualties are in the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and crews are currently still at the scene."

News imageA fire fighter wearing breathing apparatus is helped by two colleagues
Fire fighters using breathing apparatus entered the tower block

Calder Street has been closed and the public has been asked to avoid the area.

Police said inquiries were ongoing.