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Teenager arrested over top-floor fire at tower block

The scene after the fire at High Coats
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An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way

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A teenager has been arrested in connection with a fire at a tower block in Coatbridge that left six people injured.

Six fire engines were called to the incident at the High Coats flats shortly after 13:30 on Monday.

Crews spent several hours extinguishing the flames in the top-floor property.

Police Scotland said a 17-year-old boy was arrested over the blaze, but an investigation is ongoing.

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