Fire crews called out to tackle Edinburgh grocery store blaze

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Fire crews were in attendance at a shop fire in Edinburgh on Saturday evening.

At 6.25pm, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) responded to calls of the building on fire on Gillespie Place.placeholder image
At 6.25pm, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) responded to calls of the building on fire on Gillespie Place.

In images captured by the PA News Agency, the fire appears to be coming from grocery store Edinburgh Halal.

At about 10.30pm, a spokesperson for SFRS confirmed crews remained in attendance.placeholder image
At about 10.30pm, a spokesperson for SFRS confirmed crews remained in attendance.

They said: “There are no reports of any casualties.

“The initial call came in at 6.25pm. Our initial attendance was three pumps and a height appliance.

“We are still in attendance.”

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