Major fire damages number of shops in Fife town of Leven

Surrounding roads remain closed as work continues to secure the building

Felicity Clifford

Fire crews remain at the scene of a major blaze which has badly damaged shops in Leven in Fife.

The fire broke out last night on the town’s High Street. At its height 60 fire fighters were deployed.

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