Fears someone could die after latest blaze in 'war zone' derelict housing area

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Monday night's fire was the latest in a long line of incidents at the abandoned estate in the past year.

Outraged residents in Paisley say “it’s only a matter of time before someone is killed” as yet another fire ravaged the derelict houses in Tannahill.

Download the free Renfrewshire Live app today Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download. “There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene at 5.36am on Tuesday, April 16, after ensuring the area was made safe.” One man, who wanted to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions, said he was afraid someone would be killed and joined a chorus of calls for the houses to be demolished as a matter of urgency.

“And they aren’t just small fires, they are huge, they are taking over full buildings with smoke taking over the skyline and burning for hours. It is so dangerous.” “However, when the plan to move residents into the new houses on the site of the former St Fergus School, councillors were told by housing officers that there would be security in place at the Tannahill site.

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