Huge blaze breaks out on Scots street as fire crews race to scene of ongoing incident

Firefighters have raced to a residential Scots street as they battle an ongoing blaze.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the blaze on Longstone Road in Edinburgh at around 8.56pm on Sunday, February 13.

Photos shared on social media show towering flames coming from a building, as thick smock billows into the sky.

Large flames can be seen coming from a building (Barbara Hill/Supplied)

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed they have deployed three vehicles and a height appliance to the location.

The SFRS confirmed they have deployed three vehicles and a height appliance (Jamie Thompson/Supplied)

Part of the street has also been cordoned off as crews remain in the area trying to extinguish the inferno.

The cause of the fire, or if there have been any injuries, are not known at this time.

An 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 and crews currently remain at the scene."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 9.10pm on Sunday, 13 February, police were called to a derelict building on Longstone Road, Edinburgh, following a report of a fire.

"Enquiries to establish the circumstances are at an early stage."

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