Moment Edinburgh blaze rips through city centre building as fire crews swarm street
Residents in the capital were urged to keep their windows and doors closed after the dwelling fire around 11am on Saturday morning.
Footage captured from the scene shows the blaze tearing through a building on Jeffrey Street as a cordon was erected in the area.
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Four appliances and one height appliance was sent to the scene. Images show smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters tackle the blaze.
It's understood no casualties have been reported. Scottish Fire and Rescue remain in attendance.
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An SFRS spokesperson said: "We were made aware at 11.09am on Saturday, July 26, to reports of a dwelling fire at Jeffrey Street.
"We have four appliances and a height appliance at the scene. There are no reports of any casualties.
"We are currently still in attendance."
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