Emergency services tackle major fire at block of flats in Edinburgh

The Evening News understands that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has mobilised four appliances to the scene at the corner of Restalrig Road South and Sleigh Drive in the Restalrig area of the city.

They are currently working alongside officers from Police Scotland and crews from the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Images from the incident show an intense blaze tearing through the top level of the residential building, with flames consuming part of the roof structure.

It is not yet known what sparked the blaze, and it is currently unclear whether the building has been fully evacuated or if there are any casualties.

Police Scotland confirmed that the roundabout at the corner of Sleight Drive and Restalrig Road South is closed to traffic.

The force said: “Restalrig Road South is closed at the roundabout with Sleigh Drive in Edinburgh due to a fire at a property reported to police around 7.20pm on Tuesday, 9 June.

“Emergency services are in attendance and road users are advised to avoid the area.”

Lothian Buses confirmed that services including the 19, 34, 25, and 21 are being diverted in both direction due to the road closure.

The fire appears to have been mostly extinguished although emergency services have remain at the scene.

SFRS has been contacted for comment.