Major blaze at former furniture store in Dundee
A large emergency service presence is at the scene to tackle the fire
Last updated 12th Nov 2022
Emergency services are tackling a major blaze at an abandoned building in Dundee's city centre.
The fire is in the former Robertson's furniture shop which has remained empty since it closed in 2011.
The flames can be seen from throughout the city centre with a large crowd gathered to watch the fire.
Police have closed multiple roads in the surrounding area after the fire broke out at around 6pm.
MSP for Dundee City East, Shona Robison said on social media: "Such a shame to see the destruction of the once lovely Art Deco Robertson furniture store building in Dundee. Thoughts are with the emergency services working hard to get the blaze under control."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6pm on Saturday, November 12th, police were called to assist the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, at the scene of a fire on Barrack Street, Dundee.
“Emergency services remain at the scene and the neighbouring streets are currently closed.”
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service shared a statement on social media, saying: "We are currently attending a large building fire on Barrack Street in Dundee.
"Operations Control mobilised nine appliances and other specialist resources to the scene.
"No casualties have been reported. Firefighters are working extremely hard to extinguish the fire."