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Robert Fairnie

Edinburgh fire crews battle huge flat blaze as eight appliances at scene

Fire crews are currently battling a huge blaze at an Edinburgh tenement building.

Eight fire appliances are currently on the scene of the incident on Bailie Terrace, to the east of the city. They were called to the scene shortly before 4.30am on Sunday morning.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are continuing to deal with the "well-developed fire" and are making use of a hose reel jet and high reach appliance.

Crews from Newcraighall, Marionville, McDonald Road, Musselburgh, Liberton, Bo'ness and Tollcross are in attendance.

It is not currently know whether there are any injuries.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "At 4.28am operations received multiple calls regarding a fire at a second floor flat in a four storey tenement building.

"Appliances from Newcraighall, Marionville, McDonald Road attended and on arrival found a well-developed fire in the property.

"Crews requested further appliances attend and crews from Musselburgh, Liberton, McDonald Road, Bo'ness and Tollcross attended. Crews are engaged in fighting the fire with breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one high-reach appliance."

The spokesperson added: "The incident remains ongoing."

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