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Claire Galloway

Edinburgh fire: Crews race to blaze at Watsonian Football Club with reports of 'road covered in smoke'

Fire crews have raced to a "well-developed" fire that has started in the south of Edinburgh.

Crews were called out to tackle the blaze at a building within Watsonian Football Club, on Myreside Road, shortly before 9:30am this morning.

It is understood that six fire engines and height appliance were mobilised and firefighters remain at the scene.

Local residents have reported smelling and seeing "smoke" in the area on social media.

One person wrote on Twitter: "Smelling smoke across #Edinburgh South Side. I hear sirens, and fire engine heading towards Bruntsfield. Anyone know anything?"

Meanwhile, an eye witness said Myreside Road is "covered in smoke", adding: "Three engines so far. Flames now out, I think. Hope everybody ok."

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 9.23am on Wednesday February 5 to reports of a fire on Myreside Road, Edinburgh.

"Operations Control mobilised six appliances and a height appliance to the scene, where crews were met with a well-developed fire on the first floor of a two-storey building within Watsonian Football Club.

"Firefighters remain at the scene."

George Watson's College Principal said: "Regret to confirm that a fire was discovered at Myreside Pavilion this morning. No one injured and now under control.

"Thank you @fire_scot and other emergency services for your rapid and effective response. @GWC_News will update on any implications after 1.30pm."

Meanwhile, Myreside Pavillion tweeted: "We regret to confirm that a fire was discovered at Myreside Pavilion this morning. No one injured and now under control. A big thank you @fire_scot and the other emergency services for the rapid response."

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