Major blaze at Leven Poundstretcher

Sixteen appliances have been dispatched to the scene

Author: Dale EatonPublished 8th Nov 2022

16 appliances are in Fife as they tackle a blaze at Leven Poundstretcher.

Two height appliances are also at the scene in Leven High Street when the alarm was raised at 2.06am on Tuesday.

There have been no reported casualties.

Some roads in the area were closed as emergency services dealt with the incident and police advised people to avoid the area.

Fife Police tweeted: "Police Scotland would like to advise that due to a fire at Leven Poundstretcher, the High Street and other surrounding roads, including part of the Esplanade will be closed until further notice.

"The public are asked to avoid the town centre area if possible."

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 2.06am on Tuesday, 8 November to reports of a building fire on High Street, Leven.

"Operations Control mobilised 16 appliances, including two height appliances, to the scene of a fire affecting a commercial property.

"There are no reported casualties. Crews remain in attendance."

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