Firefighters tackle blaze at Leith Docks as nine trucks race to scene

Dozens of firefighters have tackled a blaze which broke out at Leith Docks on Friday afternoon.

Pictures showed plumes of black smoke over the boats at the docks in Edinburgh.

Nine fire engines were sent to the blaze just before 1pm.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters are still in attendance at a fire at Leith Docks, Edinburgh.

“At its height, nine fire appliances were mobilised to the scene after the alarm was raised at 12.51pm on Friday July 26.

“The fire has now been extinguished with crews now working to make the area safe.

“There are no reported casualties”.

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