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Blaze erupts at commercial building on Houston Industrial Estate - ‘Keep windows and door shut’ warning issued by police
- Road closures in place in the surrounding area
- Six fire engines have been dispatched to the scene
- Drivers urged to avoid the area
A huge fire has erupted at a commercial building on an industrial estate in West Lothian.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Services were alerted to the blaze at Houston Industrial Estate on Grange Road in Livingston at around 11.43am on Monday.
Six fire engines have been sent to the scene as well as a high reach appliance.
Fire services said there have been no reports of causalities.
The building was evacuated and firefighters remain on site.
Scottish Ambulance Service have sent a special operations team to the scene.
Police Scotland confirmed that road closures are in place and told drivers to avoid the area.
The force is urging residents in the area to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.34am on Monday, July 29, to reports of well-developed fire within a commercial building at Houston Industrial Estate on Grange Road, Livingston.
“Operations Control mobilised six fire engines and a high reach appliance to the scene. The building was evacuated and there are no reported casualties.
“Crews remain in attendance at the scene.”
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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