Huge blaze breaks out in Scots city centre causing road chaos amid anti-Trump protests
CITY CENTRE FIRE Huge blaze breaks out in Scots city centre causing road chaos amid anti-Trump protests
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A HUGE blaze has broken out in a Scottish city centre, sparking road chaos as hundreds of protesters gather for anti-Trump protests.
Emergency crews raced to a property on Jeffrey Street in Edinburgh this morning.
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Crews raced to Jeffrey Street in Edinburgh this morning
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A fire broke out inside a property on the street at 11am
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The fire sparked road chaos as anti-Trump protestors gathered in Edinburgh
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The alarm was raised after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) received reports of a dwelling fire shortly after 11am.
Three fire engines and a high-reach appliance scrambled to tackle the blaze in the Holyrood area.
Firefighters are currently at the scene as they work to extinguish the flames, and police have shut down surrounding roads.
Luckily, no one has been killed or injured as a result of the blaze.
However, fire chiefs have urged nearby locals to keep their windows and doors closed as smoke billows into the sky.
Everyone has been urged to avoid the area as crews deal with the incident.
The fire has caused road chaos across the city centre as hundreds of protesters gather for a mass anti-Trump rally during the president's visit.
Many have taken to the streets in both Edinburgh and Aberdeen to voice their opposition to Donald Trump's visit to Scotland.
Angry campaigners are listening to speeches and waving creative signs as the American leader enjoys a round of golf at his luxury Turnberry resort.
The group that gathered in the citywere seen waving banners with anti-Trump slogans.
Donald Trump tees off at luxury Turnberry course during Scots visit
One demonstrator even photoshopped a photo of the president's face onto a cartoon devil with horns.
A SFRS spokesperson told STV News: 'We were alerted at 11.09am on Saturday, July 26, to reports of a dwelling fire at Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh.
'Operations Control immediately mobilised three appliances and a high reach appliance to the scene, and crews remain on scene as they work to make the area safe.
"No casualties have been reported.
'Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area and residents to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke inhalation.'
Police Scotland confirmed they are assisting fire crews in the area.
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Luckily, no one was injured as a result of the blaze
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One demonstrated photoshopped the US President's head onto a cartoon devil
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