Fire crews attend blaze near the Meadows

Firefighters are attending an early morning blaze near the Meadows which has sent thick black smoke billowing across the city.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th May 2018, 07:19 BST
Updated 17th May 2018, 07:36 BST

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The fire has sent thick smoke billowing across the city. Picture: Twitter/@mrbuckwheelThe fire has sent thick smoke billowing across the city. Picture: Twitter/@mrbuckwheel
The fire has sent thick smoke billowing across the city. Picture: Twitter/@mrbuckwheel

Concerned locals captured the fire on social media as it started at around 6.30am on Thursday morning.

It’s understood the fire started in Chalmers Street near to the Meadows.

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Emergency services, including police officers and the fire services, have been dispatched to the scene.

More to follow as we get it.

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