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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Sian Traynor

Smoke seen billowing near Easter Road as fire services rush to flat blaze

Firefighters were seen rushing to Leith last night after a fire broke out near Easter Road.

Emergency services attended the scene on Albion Gardens in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Three fire engines could be seen trying to tackle the blaze that appeared to be coming from one of the lower level flats on the street.

Heavy smoke was also seen to be surrounding the street during the incident.

Firefighters could be seen blocking off the area (Alan Muszynski)

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Both ends of Albion Gardens were blocked off by the fire service just after midnight, with crews working tirelessly to extinguish the fire.

Further updates to follow.

Edinburgh Live contacted the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for comment.

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