Three people and a dog die in hotel blaze as 999 crews race to scene

Three people and a dog die in Perth hotel blaze: Guests evacuated as 999 crews race to scene after fire broke out at 5am

Three people and a dog have died in a hotel blaze in Perth with 999 crews racing to the scene after the fire broke out, Police Scotland have confirmed. 

Emergency services were called to a report of a fire at the New County Hotel, County Place, shortly before 5.10am today.

Three people were confirmed dead at the scene while a number of others were treated for minor injuries by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Hotel guests and two people from a neighbouring block of flats were evacuated and are being supported.

Emergency services at the scene after a fire at the New County Hotel in Perth

Roads are being blocked off by emergency services who rushed to the scene this morning

Chief Superintendent Phil Davison said: ‘Our thoughts are very much with the families and loved ones of those who have died at what is a very difficult time for everyone.

‘Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what has happened and officers are conducting a joint investigation with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.’

A police cordon is in place and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area. 

More to follow.  

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