Major emergency response after derelict hotel engulfed by fire

Firefighters are tackling the blaze at the King Malcolm Hotel building in Dunfermline.

A major emergency service response is under way after a derelict hotel in Dunfermline was engulfed by fire.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident at the King Malcolm Hotel on Queensferry Road at around 3.07am on Wednesday.

Initially, two fire engines were sent to the scene, however, a further four appliances, specialist units and officers have since been deployed.

Pictures show flames bursting from the roof of the building and a height appliance attempting to extinguish the blaze.

All six appliances are still in attendance.

The fire took hold during the early hours of Wednesday morning.Fife Jammer Locations
The fire took hold during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

It is not known if there are any injuries.

Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.

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