Large-scale fire at a derelict building Carronvale Road, Larbert, Falkirk.
We are no longer in attendance at the scene.
Statement on Monday, 5 August on 3.30pm
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We are no longer in attendance at Carronvale Road, Larbert, Falkirk.
“At its height, 11 fire appliances and a high reach appliance were mobilised, after the alarm was raised at 2.35pm on Sunday, 4 August, to reports of a building fire.
“More than 50 firefighters worked overnight to tackle and contain a well-developed fire affecting a derelict building.
“Local residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed for more than 10 hours following the fire as a precaution.
“There are no reported casualties.”
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Statement on Monday, 5 August at 8.30am:
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “One fire appliance and a high reach appliance remain at the scene to dampen down any remaining hotspots.
“At its height, 11 fire appliances and a high reach appliance were mobilised to Carronvale Road, Larbert, Falkirk, after the alarm was raised at 2.35pm on Sunday, 4 August, to reports of a building fire.
“More than 50 firefighters worked overnight to tackle and contain a well-developed fire affecting a derelict building.
“Local residents were asked to keep windows and doors closed for more than 10 hours following the fire as a precaution.
“There are no reported casualties.”
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Statement on Sunday, 4 August at 5pm:
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 2.35pm on Sunday, 4 August, to reports of a building fire on Carronvale Road, Larbert, Falkirk.
“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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