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Fire breaks out in utility hole as drivers asked to avoid the area

Emergency services were called to Main Street in Newtongrange around midday.

Fire breaks out in Newtongrange utility hole as drivers asked to avoid the area — Motorists are asked to avoid the road. SFRS

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A busy street in Newtongrange has been closed by police following a fire.

Emergency services were called to Main Street around 11.59pm after a fire broke out in a utility hole in the pavement.

Firefighters are in attendance, and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Main Street in Newtongrange is closed following a fire in a utility hole in a pavement.

“Officers are assisting Scottish Fire and Service Service. Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes.”

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed one appliance is on the scene.

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