A huge blaze has broken out at the Jenners building in Edinburgh - with 10 fire engines battling to extinguish it. Fire crews rushed to the scene on Monday morning after reports of a fire at the building on Princes Street at 11.30am.
Ten fire engines are tackling the blaze with thick smoke seen around the city. There are not thought to be any casualties.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 11.29am on Monday, January 23 to reports of a building fire at Rose Street, Edinburgh. Operations Control immediately mobilised two appliances to the scene and on arrival firefighters found a building well alight.
“A further eight appliances, including a high reach, were mobilised and crews remain on scene as they work to extinguish the fire. No casualties have been reported.”
A number of road closures have been put in place in the nearby area. A large police and fire service presence remain at the scene.
A statement from Edinburgh police said: "South St David Street, Edinburgh, and a number of surrounding roads, have been closed to traffic and pedestrians following a building fire. Please avoid the area if possible and follow directions regarding alternative routes."
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