The Edinburgh Reporter Fire Engine at Tollcross Fire Station

 

Around 50 firefighters are tackling a fire in a roof space in a derelict building on Dundee Street in Edinburgh.

The alarm was raised at 12.02pm this afternoon and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Operations Control Edinburgh quickly mobilised fire appliances from Tollcross, Sighthill, Liberton, McDonald Road, Crewe Toll and Newcraighall to the scene with a number of specialist appliances including two height appliances.

Firefighting operations continue at the scene.