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Stuart Cowper<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nA firefighter who was hurt by falling masonry is among the casualties from a flat fire in Perth.<\/p>\n About 40 residents around Scott Street and South Street have been evacuated after the alarm was raised at 01:50.<\/p>\n Twelve crews were sent and worked through the night to extinguish the flames as well as deal with structural collapses.<\/p>\n The blaze broke out on the top floor of the four-storey building, which houses the Royal Bar on the ground floor. The roof has been completely destroyed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Police have closed off Scott Street and South Street. People have been urged to avoid the area.<\/p>\n Four fire engines and one height resource remained at the scene at 10:00 to dampen down hot spots.<\/p>\n The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said several casualties had been passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service.<\/p>\n The evacuated residents were taken to the Salutation Hotel which is being used as a respite centre.<\/p>\n First Minister John Swinney, the MSP for Perthshire North, wrote on social media: “Very concerned to hear of a fire in Scott Street, Perth. Hope everyone is safe.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n