The damaged electrical substation. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson
An electrical substation in Rosyth has ben destroyed in a fire.
Three crews were called to the scene on Viking Way at around 8.30pm on Tuesday.
Smoke from the blaze was visible as far away as Edinburgh.
Part of Viking Way in Rosyth was shut. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson
One eyewitness said: “I could see a trail of thick black smoke rising above the buildings.
“Moments later a police van and a fire engine went past at high speed.
“Only a minute or two later and a second appliance along with two smaller fire vehicles also went in the same direction.”
A section of Viking Way was sealed off as fire crews tackled the blaze.
The substation is on Viking Way in Rosyth. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson
A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received the alert at 8.38pm to reports of an electric sub station on fire in Viking Way.
“Two appliances from Dunfermline station as well as a foam unit from Kirkcaldy were despatched.
“Our last appliance left the scene at 11.35pm.
“There are no reports of any casualties from the incident.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 8.50pm on Tuesday, April 25, police assisted SFRS following a report of a fire in Viking Way, Rosyth.
“Inquiries are ongoing into the cause of the fire.”
