Fire crews battle overnight blaze on Edinburgh's Princes Street

Fire crews are tackling a blaze which broke out on Edinburgh’s Princes Street in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Firefighters were called to the fire, understood to be at the old Debenham’s building, at around 3am, with seven fire engines and three specialist appliances.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service say the incident is still ongoing and remain at the scene.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Princes Street is closed to traffic Supplied

Pictures posted on social media during the night showed flames and plumes of smoke rising from the area.

Lothian Buses have said they are currently unable to access Princes Street and diversions are in place.

A statement read: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Princes Street and are instead diverted via South Charlotte Street, George Street and South St David Street in both directions until further notice.”

The fire is understood to be at the old Debenhams building Dillion Laing via Supplied

Edinburgh Trams said that trams are running a part route from Edinburgh Airport to the West End only.

It said that ticket acceptance is in place with ScotRail between Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Waverley (St Andrew Square) and on Lothian Buses between the West End and Newhaven.

Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.