Road closed and residents told to avoid area due to fire 

A road has been closed and police have told residents to avoid a street in Dundee due to a fire.

Police confirmed that Kinghorne Road was closed due to the blaze shortly before 9pm on Thursday evening.

They urged the public to “avoid the area” in a warning posted to their social media channels.

It has not yet been confirmed the nature of the incident, or whether anyone has been injured as a result.

Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue services have been contacted for comment.

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