One person taken to hospital after Lerwick fire

A PERSON has been taken to hospital following a house fire in Lerwick this afternoon (Tuesday).

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 3.45pm on Tuesday, 24 January to reports of a building fire in Lerwick.

“Operations control mobilised three appliances to Ladies Drive, where firefighters extinguished the fire. Crews currently remain on scene working to make the area safe.

“One casualty was taken to Gilbert Bain Hospital by the Scottish Ambulance Service.”

Shetland News — free to read

Membership helps pay for journalism

If you value impartial local journalism, become a member of Shetland News and get:

• Only local ads.
• Members' weekly newsletter.
• Bookmark stories and join the comments.

Already a member? Sign in to hide this message.

One-time

Monthly

Quarterly

Yearly

£50

£75

£100

£125

Amount More Options £150£200£250£300£350

£3

£5

£7

£10

Amount More Options £15£20£25£30£35

£10

£15

£20

£25

Amount More Options £30£35£40£45£50

£60

£80

£100

£120

Amount More Options £140£160£180£200£220

Continue

Remind me later

Billing: Your monthly subscription of £10 will be billed on or shortly after the 15th of each month. You can change how much you pay or cancel at any time.