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Several firefighters and appliances were dispatched to the scene in Leith.(Image: Edinburgh Live)<\/p>\nAn eyewitness reported seeing firefighters attempting to ‘break down a wall’ at the premises.Several firefighters and appliances were dispatched to the scene in Leith.(Image: Edinburgh Live)<\/p>\n
Fire crews have been spotted using “axes and saws” to “break down a wall” as they tackled a blaze<\/a> at a premises in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service first received reports of the incident on Duke Street, in the Leith<\/a> area, at around 4pm on Saturday, May 24.<\/p>\n Police are also on scene, with the street cordoned off<\/a> to the public. It is understood the fire started in the basement of a Chinese restaurant.<\/p>\n A local resident who saw the scene unfold told our sister title Edinburgh Live<\/a>: “There\u2019s four fire trucks and police and the streets all taped off.<\/p>\n “They\u2019re using axes and saws<\/a> to break down a wall, because there\u2019s fire coming from the basement in The Lucky Buddha.”<\/p>\n A picture taken from behind the cordon shows several fire engines in the road, with around eight firefighters gathered<\/a> around the entrance to the restaurant.<\/p>\n Smoke still appears to be billowing out<\/a> from its front door as hoses can be seen snaking inside. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service<\/a> confirmed they were in attendance at the scene.<\/p>\n Edinburgh Live approached Police Scotland<\/a> for comment.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n It comes a week after an unrelated incident in a car park at Edinburgh Airport<\/a>, which saw a car burst into flames.<\/p>\n Fire crews<\/a> were called at around 1.40pm on Saturday, May 17.<\/p>\n Images shared online showed smoke rising into the sky with plumes visible<\/a> from a considerable distance.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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