Pair rescued from flat fire

It is understood that the blaze started in the Beech Avenue property’s kitchen, and firefighters were called out to tackle it at 3.39am.

An ambulance crew treated the pair at the scene after firefighters helped them out of the building using breathing apparatus.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called at 3.39am on Saturday, February 4, with reports of a fire at a flat in Beech Avenue, Galashiels.

“Two fire appliances from Galashiels fire station attended and put out the fire.

“Two casualties were checked over at the scene by the Scottish Ambulance Service. Crews left the scene at 4am after ensuring the area was safe.”