A tragic caravan fire in East Lothian has claimed the lives of a couple’s five dogs.
The brave man and woman who are both aged 37 were taken to Edinburgh Royal infirmary in the early hours of yesterday morning (October 19th), having fought against the flames to move gas cylinders away from the caravan.
They were treated for burns and cuts to their hands as well as smoke inhalation following the blaze at Paxton Metals, a metal dealer’s yard, in East Fortune, STV reported.
Unfortunately their five border terriers died in the fire, which broke out just before 1am. Over 20 firefighters were called to battle the fire.
Crews from East Linton, Haddington and Newcraighall fought the flames until around 2.30am but the caravan was destroyed in the fire.
An investigation into how the fire started is now being conducted by Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, a spokesman for the force confirmed.
