Massive fire breaks out at the second largest retail park in the UK as smoke billows into sky and shops forced to close
FIRE crews have been called to a massive blaze at the second largest retail park in the UK.
Shops have been forced to close as black smoke has been seen billowing into the sky.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) rushed to Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh, on Wednesday evening after a fire broke out at an electrical substation.
The blaze at the substation saw two fire appliances dispatched after the SFRS received reports at approximately 5.34pm.
It’s understood that there have been no casualties.
A car dealership and other shops at the centre were forced to close early due to a power cut.
A SFRS spokesperson said at around 7pm on Wednesday: “We received reports of an electrical substation fire at Fort Kinnaird at around 5.24pm.
“Two appliances were dispatched, we remain in attendance.”
Car dealership, 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, who are also located at the retail centre, said yesterday: “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.“
Fort Kinnaird is the second largest retail park in the UK with more than 70 retailers.