Dunbar fire: Smoke seen billowing from harbour building as firefighters tackle 'well developed' blaze
Nearby properties have been evacuated as a ‘precaution’ and residents have been told to shut their windows.
Firefighters have tackled a “well developed” fire at a commercial property near Dunbar harbour.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was called to the blaze on Victoria Street just before 1pm on Monday.
Four fire engines were sent to the scene, along with specialist resources. Fire officers confirmed there were no causalities.
Crews remain on the scene.
Police Scotland said Shore Street and Lamar Street in Dunbar were closed. Several nearby properties have been evacuated.
A SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 12.58pm on Monday, October 27 to reports of a well-developed fire within a commercial property on Victoria Street, Dunbar.
“Operations Control mobilised four appliances and specialist resources to the area, where firefighters remain on scene. There are no reported casualties.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Shore Street and Lamar Street in Dunbar are closed following a fire at a building reported to police around 1.15pm on Monday, October 27, 2025.
“Emergency services are in attendance and several properties have been evacuated as a precaution. Please avoid the area and nearby residents are asked to keep their windows closed.”
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