Fife Viewforth High School fire: Six engines tackle huge blaze in Kirkcaldy

Six fire crews are currently tackling a huge blaze that has engulfed an old school building in Kirkcaldy.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the major incident at Viewforth High School this evening.

Dramatic footage sent to Edinburgh Live appears to show parts of the building and roof 'collapsing' as they surrender to the flames.

Pictures show some Fife locals gathering outside the fire to watch in shock and one eyewitness told Edinburgh Live :"It all went up within half an hour."

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Police Scotland commented on Twitter, writing: " Road Closure - Loughborough Road, between Aitken Street and Windmill Road.

"We are currently supporting at a large fire at the old Viewforth High School building (Kirkcaldy)

"Please remain away from area and local residents advised to keep doors/windows closed due to smoke."

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We were alerted at 7.28pm on Saturday to reports that a fire had taken hold within a building.

“Operations Control has mobilised six fire appliances to Old Viewforth High School in Kirkcaldy and crews are presently working to contain and extinguish the fire.”