Baby girl among six people rescued following Bathgate fire

A baby girl was among six people rescued after a fire broke out in a shop.

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Dec 2016, 08:49 BST

Updated 6th Dec 2016, 11:51 BST

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Fire crews were called to the scene in George Street, Bathgate at around 8pm on Thursday after several calls reporting that a building was well alight.

They rescued a baby girl, three women and two men from flats above the shop in the West Lothian town.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Eleven fire fighters and a senior officer dealt with the blaze which was under control by around 11.20pm.