More than 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a derelict building in Falkirk, the fire service has said.
Crews were called to Carronvale Road in the Larbert area of the town at around 2.35pm on Sunday following reports of a “well-developed” fire.
11 fire engines were mobilised to the scene, as well as a height vehicle.
Those in the area have been warned to remain indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.
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Firefighters are currently at the scene of an ongoing fire on Carronvale Road, Larbert, Falkirk.
Operations Control mobilised 11 fire appliances and a high reach appliance
We urge residents in the surrounding area to remain indoors with windows and doors shut.
“We were alerted at 2.35pm on Sunday, August 4, to reports of a building fire on Carronvale Road, Larbert, Falkirk,” a spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said.
“At its height, Operations Control mobilised 11 fire appliances and a high-reach appliance to the scene. More than 50 firefighters are working to tackle and contain a well-developed fire affecting a derelict building.
“SFRS urge residents in the surrounding area to remain indoors with windows and doors shut.
“There are no reported casualties at this time.
“Crews remain in attendance.”
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