Fire crews are tackling a blaze which broke out in the loft space of an Edinburgh nursery.
The alarm was raised at the Lanark Road Nursery at around 7.19am on Wednesday, May 5, after smoke could be seen coming from the building.
Police Scotland are asking motorists to avoid the area while emergency services remain at the scene.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that no casualties have been reported.
A spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 7.19am on Wednesday, May 5 to reports of a building fire on Lanark Road, Edinburgh.
"Operations Control mobilised six appliances and a height vehicle to the scene to extinguish a well-developed fire affecting the roof space of a three-storey building.
"There are no reported casualties at this time. Crews remain in attendance."
Police Scotland added: “Lanark Road is currently closed between Kingsknowe Drive and Kingsknowe South in Edinburgh due to a fire. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
“Thank you for your patience.”
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