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Fire crews called out to tackle grocery store blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service first received the call at about 6.25pm on Saturday.

Fire crews called out to tackle Edinburgh grocery store blaze — Fire crews in attendance at the scene of the fire in Edinburgh PA Media

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29th Dec 2024

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Fire crews were in attendance at a shop fire in Edinburgh on Saturday evening.

At 6.25pm, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) responded to calls of the building on fire on Gillespie Place.

In images captured by the PA News Agency, the fire appears to be coming from grocery store Edinburgh Halal.

SFRS says nobody was reported to have been hurt as a result of the fire — SFRS says nobody was reported to have been hurt as a result of the fire PA Media

At about 10.30pm, a spokesperson for SFRS confirmed crews remained in attendance.

They said: “There are no reports of any casualties.

Crews and fire appliances outside Edinburgh Halal, which was first reported to be on fire at about 6.25pm on Saturday — Crews and fire appliances outside Edinburgh Halal, which was first reported to be on fire at about 6.25pm on Saturday PA Media

“The initial call came in at 6.25pm. Our initial attendance was three pumps and a height appliance.

“We are still in attendance.”

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