Firefighters tackle blaze at Houston Industrial Estate in Livingston

Firefighters are currently at the scene of a large fire at a commercial building in Houston Industrial Estate in Livingston.

The SFRS were made aware of the blaze at 11.34am this morning Monday 29 July 2024.

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Six appliances attended along with one height appliance and are likely to be there for some time according to a spokesperson.

Thick, black smoke can be seen billowing into the sky from miles away.

The building was evacuated and there are no reported casualties.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.34am on Monday, 29 July, to reports of well-developed fire within a commercial building at Houston Industrial Estate on Grange Road, Livingston.

“Operations Control mobilised six fire engines and a high reach appliance to the scene.

“The building was evacuated and there are no reported casualties.

“Crews remain in attendance at the scene.”

All photos Alan Simpson