Edinburgh firefighters tackle major blaze in Clermiston involving two portacabins

Edinburgh firefighters are tackling a major blaze in the Clermiston area of the city.

Two portacabins caught fire on Clermiston Road North this evening.

A picture from the scene shows clouds of smoke billowing over Queensferry Road.

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It is not known if anyone has been injured, nor what the cause of the blaze could be.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “We received the call just before 6.05pm.

“It’s at Clermiston Road North at the junction with Queensferry Road. There are two portacabins on fire that we’re trying to put out.”