Firefighters tackle large blaze in South Queensferry

Firefighters were called at to large fire at an end-terrace basement in South Queensferry at 5.17am on this morning.

A total of six fire engines and one command support unit were involved in the operation at its height.

Thankfully no-one is thought to have been injured in the incident.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “Two appliances from Crewe Toll were mobilised to the address.

“When crews arrived, a further two appliances were requested from South Queensferry and Dunfermline. Due to the severity of the fire, a further two appliances were requested from Dunfermline and Bathgate.

“This made a total of six appliances and one command support unit.”

Some crews remained at the scene during Saturday morning, dampening down the area.