Edinburgh road closed as emergency services tackle property fire

A road in Edinburgh has been closed after a fire broke out at a property on Tuesday evening.

Emergency services were called to the blaze on Restalrig Road South at around 7.20pm on Tuesday.

The road is currently closed at the roundabout with Sleigh Drive while crews deal with the fire.

Police have urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

There is no information at this stage on the cause of the fire or whether anyone has been injured.

Emergency services remain at the scene and the closure is expected to remain in place while the incident is ongoing.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been contacted for comment.

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