Emergency response as fire crews called to 'van explosion' on residential street

Firefighters are tackling a blaze on a street in Leith after reports of a “vehicle explosion” on Wednesday afternoon.

Fire crews were called to Redbraes Place in Bonnington at around 4.07pm, after neighbours reported hearing a “loud bang”.

Fire crews were called to Redbraes Place in Bonnington shortly after 4pm | Supplied

A spokesperson said one fire appliance and a fire officer were dispatched to the scene, which has been cordoned off while crews dealt with the incident.

Firefighters remain at the scene as of 5pm and no injuries are understood to have been reported.

One fire appliance was dispatched to the scene | Supplied

One local said: “A neighbour heard a loud bang around 4pm then myself and a couple of neighbours went up to investigate and seen a cloud of black smoke covering the street.

“A fire engine arrived quite promptly on scene. They’re still on scene along with a police cordon .”

Police Scotland have been approached for further information.