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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Adam Robertson

'Remain indoors' warning as more than 50 firefighters tackle blaze at derelict site

FIRE crews have urged residents to stay indoors after more than 50 firefighters tackled a blaze at a building in Falkirk.

The fire, which was said to be on a large scale, broke out around 2pm on Sunday in a derelict building on Carronvale Road in Larbert.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent 11 trucks and a high reach appliance to the scene with more than 50 firefighters deployed.

Those in the area have been warned to remain indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.

“We were alerted at 2.35pm on Sunday, August 4, to reports of a building fire on Carronvale Road, Larbert, Falkirk,” a spokesperson for the SFRS said.

“At its height, Operations Control mobilised 11 fire appliances and a high-reach appliance to the scene. More than 50 firefighters are working to tackle and contain a well-developed fire affecting a derelict building.

“SFRS urge residents in the surrounding area to remain indoors with windows and doors shut.

“There are no reported casualties at this time. Crews remain in attendance.”

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