Edinburgh residents urged to close windows and doors after city centre fire

Emergency services were called to a fire on Jeffrey Street just after 11am on Saturday.

Edinburgh residents urged to close windows and doors after Holyrood fireSTV News

Residents in Edinburgh are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed after a blaze in the city centre.

Emergency services were called to reports of a dwelling fire on Jeffrey Street, in the Holyrood area, just after 11am on Saturday.

Three appliances and a high reach appliance remain at the scene.

The public is being urged to avoid the area and nearby residents have been warned to keep windows and doors closed.

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A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.09am on Saturday, July 26, to reports of a dwelling fire at Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh.

“Operations Control immediately mobilised three appliances and a high reach appliance to the scene and crews remain on scene as they work to make the area safe. No casualties have been reported.

“Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area and residents to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation.”

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