VIDEO: Footage shows dramatic blaze ripping through row of shops and engulfing Dundee street in smoke

This dramatic footage shows the moment a Dundee takeaway was gripped by a blaze, engulfing a street in a cloud of smoke.

Firefighters rushed to China China on Clepington Road on Saturday morning at about 11am after locals reported smoke coming from the outlet.

The blaze quickly spread across the roof of the building, which is home to a further five businesses.

First Class Barber is believed to have been damaged while it is not yet clear if the others — Domestic Appliance House, Ladbrokes and East Coast Memorials — have been affected.

This footage was captured by local resident Jimmy Glennie at the height of the blaze.

The owner of neighbouring Affertons funeral directors has spoke of his relief after police ran into the building to save the ashes of his clients’ loved ones.

The fire caused severe damage to the building and an investigation has been launched into the cause of the incident.

At its peak, 10 fire appliances were sent to deal with the blaze while police cordoned off the street from Provost Road to Graham Street.

A huge plume of smoke could be seen around the area as the blaze took hold.