Watch as massive fire at Scottish industrial estate destroys building

The blaze at Houston Industrial Estate on Grange Road was reported to emergency services about 11.43am on Monday.

Six fire engines were sent to the premises, including a high reach appliance.

The industrial building was evacuated. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said there were no reported casualties, with crews remaining at the scene battling the blaze.

A special operations team was also sent to the West Lothian site by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Footage shared with The Scotsman showed massive plumes of black smoke billowing from the industrial site.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.34am on Monday, July 29, to reports of well-developed fire within a commercial building at Houston Industrial Estate on Grange Road, Livingston.

“Operations Control mobilised six fire engines and a high reach appliance to the scene. The building was evacuated and there are no reported casualties. Crews remain in attendance at the scene.”

Police Scotland said road closures had been put in place around the estate. A police statement posted on social media said: “There are no reports of injuries and anyone who resides in the area is asked to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke.”