Man injured in fire at Edinburgh takeaway

A man has been taken by ambulance to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious burns following a huge fire at a Chinese takeaway in Edinburgh this afternoon.

Almost 20 firefighters were called out to tackle the fire at the Taste of China in Calder Park, Sighthill.

Six pumps and one height appliance attended the scene at around 12.50pm after smoke was seen coming from the roof of the takeaway.

A fire service spokesman said: ““At the height of the incident six appliances were in attendance. “Crews were faced with a well-developed fire on arrival and used a high pressure hose reel and a line of hose to tackle the blaze which had spread to the roof space.

“Firefighters managed to stop the fire spreading to adjoining properties.

“One male casualty suffered burns and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by ambulance.

“The incident has now scaled down and firefighters are dampening down the affected area.”