Emergency services close roads after fire breaks out at former nightclub

Emergency services have been called to the scene of a fire at a former nightclub in Kirkcaldy.

Seven fire crews from Kirkcaldy and Methil stations were called to the scene in the now-closed Kitty’s nightclub around 6.20am on Wednesday.

Police confirmed road closures have been put in place on Hunter Street and Wemyssfield.

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Kitty’s nightclub closed down in 2019 and the building is currently up for sale as a development opportunity.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 6.20am on Wednesday, March 22 to reports of a fire within a derelict building on Hunter Street, Kirkcaldy.

“Operations Control initially mobilised two appliances to the scene and on arrival firefighters found the building well alight.

“Five further appliances and a height appliance was mobilised and firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.

“One appliance remains on the scene as crews ensure that the area is made safe. No casualties were reported.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police are currently at the scene of a building fire on Hunter Street, Kirkcaldy.

“Please be aware that local road closures have been put in place on Hunter Street and Wemyssfield.”

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