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A secret cannabis farm in the roof of a block of flats triggered a huge blaze that left two people needing medical treatment.

Police have launched a hunt for the marijuana-growing resident, who has since legged it from the four-storey block in Glasgow’s east end.

The fire at Tollcross Park Gardens was first reported at 6.36pm on Friday.

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Nearby residents were quickly evacuated but two people had to be treated for smoke inhalation.

At the height of the blaze, there were 12 fire engines and 45 firefighters on the scene.

Part of the roof space, where it’s believed the cannabis plants were kept, was completely destroyed.

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An outraged resident said yesterday: “This scumbag thought it was OK to risk everyone’s lives by growing weed in the block of flats. He could have killed us all.

“The whole thing he had set up went up in flames and he is now on the run from the police.

“People suffered water and smoke damage to their homes. It’s a disaster.”

A police spokeswoman said: “A full search of the flat has still to be completed and inquiries are continuing.”

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the area was made safe by 3pm on Saturday. They remained on the scene until Sunday night.