Dalmeny fire: Fire crews battle blaze in village with smoke visible from Edinburgh Airport

Fire crews are battling a blaze that has taken hold in Dalmeny. Crews arrived at the scene at around 7.30am this morning (August 7).

Thick plumes of smoke could be seen from around the area – including from Edinburgh Airport, which is located around five miles away.

A fire and rescue service spokesperson confirmed the blaze and said that the blze had stemmed from an oil tanker.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 7.36am on Friday, 7 August, to reports of an oil tanker well alight near Dalmeny, South Queensferry.

"Operations Control has mobilised four fire appliances and specialist units to the scene and crews are working to extinguish the fire.

"We are advising people to avoid the area at this time, and anyone affected by smoke should keep windows and doors closed."

Police Scotland urged motorists to take another route, as it confirmed the road closure.

A spokesperson said: “The B924 is closed at its junction with the A90 at South Queensferry, following a report of a vehicle fire around 7.50am on Friday, 7 August, 2026.

“Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are asked to use another route.”

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Lothian Buses said that it had diverted the number 43 service away from Dalmeny Main Street until further notice.

A spokesperson said: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Main Street Dalmeny and are instead diverted via Kirkliston Road and A90 in both directions until further notice.”