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Multiple crews tackle large fire at Tayside Forestry in Dundee

Four fire crews and a specialist high-reach appliance attended the scene.

By Neil Henderson

October 28 2023, 9:42pm

Firefighters were called to the scene on Saturday night. Image: Google

Multiple fire crews tackled a large blaze an industrial unit on the outskirts of Dundee.

Several fire appliances as well as a specialist high-reach vehicle raced to Tayside Forestry near Birkhill shortly after 7pm on Saturday night.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed four crews plus other specialist appliances attended the scene

Tayside Forestry supplies Christmas trees as well as kiln dried wood fuel.

Residents in nearby communities, including Birkhill and Muirhead, were advised to keep doors and windows shut.

Multiple fire crews tackling large blaze

A spokesperson for the service said: “We received an alert at 7.11pm of a fire near to Birkhill.

“Four fire appliances as well as a high-reach appliance have been despatched and crews are currently tackling a fire at an industrial unit.

“There are no reports of any injuries at this stage.”

Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services are currently in attendance at a fire at Tayside Forestry near Dundee.

“Templeton Road is currently closed to traffic due to the fire and we would ask people to avoid the area.

“Residents in Muirhead and Birkhill are asked to keep windows and doors closed wherever possible.”