FIRE crews have been battling a huge fire which engulfed a building in Edinburgh.
The blaze broke out Longstone Road at around 9pm on Sunday night and raged for several hours.
Footage from the scene shows emergency services at the vacant property, with smoke billowing out over the residential developments across the road.
@edinburghpaper huge fire at #longstoneroad #edinburgh. Amazing efforts by @scotfire_Edin . All under control now. pic.twitter.com/yFTucLORPT
— Razzian (@zakgondal) February 13, 2022
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) deployed three vehicles and a height appliance to the scene.
Part of the street was cordoned off as fire crews tackled the blaze, with the effort lasting past midnight.
Speaking on Sunday, a SFRS spokesperson said: "We responded to reports of a fire on Longstone Road, Edinburgh at 8.56pm on Sunday, February 13.
"Three vehicles and a height appliance were deployed.”
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