Dundee flat fire: Residents evacuated as firefighters tackle blaze at block of flats

Fire crews, police and ambulance services are dealing with the incident.

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a block of flats in Dundee.

Crews were called Lansdowne Square at around 9.30am on Thursday amid reports of a blaze.

A spokesperson from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said a building had been evacuated and the street had been cordoned off.

They said crews are “still active” with three fire appliances currently at the building.

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Fire crews were called at 9.30am | John Devlin/The Scotsman

Police and ambulance services are also at the scene.

They have confirmed no one was injured.

Officers have urged people living nearby to keep their windows and doors closed.

A police spokesperson said: “Lansdowne Square in Dundee is closed due a fire at a block of flats, which was reported around 9.50am on Thursday.

“Emergency services are in attendance and there are no reported injuries. The building has been evacuated as a precaution.

“People living nearby are advised to keep windows and doors closed where possible.”

A fire service spokesperson said: “We got the call at 9.31am. At the moment we have three appliances and one height appliance in attendance.

“Crews are still active at the moment.”

A Scottish Ambulance spokesperson said: “We are currently attending an incident on Lansdowne Square in Dundee.

“We have dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including our special operations team, and assisting our colleagues at Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.”

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