Police are treating a fire in a block of flats in the Burnbank area in Hamilton as suspicious.
The incident occurred at around 11.45am yesterday when emergency services were called to a fire inside a block of flats at George Court.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended and five people were rescued from the flats to be checked over by paramedics.
A 59-year-old man was taken to Wishaw General Hospital believed to be suffering from smoke inhalation and was later discharged.
Detective Sergeant Martin McKendrick, Cambuslang CID, said: “This fire, has left several families unable to get back into their homes.
"It was clearly a very frightening incident for everyone and the block of flats has suffered significant damage.
"Early indications are that the fire was started deliberately and I am appealing to anyone who was in the Burnbank area, around the time of the incident, who may have noticed something suspicious or odd to contact us.
"Also, I would appeal to anyone who may have captured the fire on their mobile phone to get in touch as this may also assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call CID officers at Cambuslang Police Station via 101. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be provided anonymously.
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