Multiple lorries catch fire as blaze erupts near harbour

Multiple lorries and trailers were engulfed by a fire that broke out on Sunday morning.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted at 9.11am to reports of a fire affecting multiple heavy goods vehicles and trailers near to Methil Harbour in Fife.

Seven appliances were sent to the scene where crews worked to extinguish the fire.

There are no reported casualties, but due to the level of smoke people were being asked to avoid the area.

Massive fire at Methill Docks. Fife Jammer Locations

Local residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.

Images and videos from the scene show large plumes of smoke travelling across the harbour area.

On Sunday afternoon, police said the area has now been made safe and no criminality has been established.

A SFRS statement read: “We were called at 9.11am to reports of a fire affecting multiple heavy goods vehicles and trailers near to Methil Harbour in Fife.

“Operations control has mobilised seven fire appliances to the scene where crews are working to extinguish the fire.

“There are no reported casualties and crews remain in attendance.

“Due to the volume of smoke, people are asked to avoid the area. Local residents are asked to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution.”