FIRE crews have urged residents to stay indoors after more than 50 firefighters tackled a blaze at a building in Falkirk.
The fire, which was said to be on a large scale, broke out around 2pm on Sunday in a derelict building on Carronvale Road in Larbert.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent 11 trucks and a high reach appliance to the scene with more than 50 firefighters deployed.
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Those in the area have been warned to remain indoors and keep their windows and doors closed.
“We were alerted at 2.35pm on Sunday, August 4, to reports of a building fire on Carronvale Road, Larbert, Falkirk,” a spokesperson for the SFRS said.
“At its height, Operations Control mobilised 11 fire appliances and a high-reach appliance to the scene. More than 50 firefighters are working to tackle and contain a well-developed fire affecting a derelict building.
“SFRS urge residents in the surrounding area to remain indoors with windows and doors shut.
“There are no reported casualties at this time. Crews remain in attendance.”
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