Fire crews were called to a blaze at Fort Kinnaird as shops were forced to close early on Wednesday.
An electrical substation fire saw two fire appliances dispatched, after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received the report at around 5.34pm. It’s understood that there have not been any casualties.
Locals saw smoke billowing into the sky. A car dealership, among other shops at the centre, were forced to close early due to a power cut.
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An SFRS spokesperson said at around 7pm: “We received reports of an electrical substation fire at Fort Kinnaird at around 524pm.
“Two appliances were dispatched, we remain in attendance.”
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Western Volkswagen said: “There has been a fire and power cut at Fort Kinnaird. All telephone lines are down and the dealership is closed.
“Sorry for any inconvenience caused from this. We should be back open from 7am tomorrow morning as normal.”
Vets4Pets at Fort Kinnaird added: “Our computers and phones are down.
“There has been a fire near Fort Kinnaird that has affected power to our building. We are hopeful this will be resolved by start of day tomorrow.”
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