Firefighters tackle blaze at Friarton Quarry By Paul Reoch May 22 2014, 10:03am May 22 2014, 10:03am Share Firefighters tackle blaze at Friarton Quarry Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://wpcluster.dctdigital.com/thecourier/news/perth-kinross/145260/firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-friarton-quarry/ Copy Link Large plumes of thick black smoke were visible on Thursday morning across most of Perth following a fire at Friarton Quarry. The incident took place at 8.22am when a large digger went on fire. A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue said one jet and two breathing apparatus was added in the operation. She added that no one was hurt as a result of the fire.