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Fire service battle blaze for nine hours at derelict building in Dunfermline

Seven appliances arrived at the scene just before 9pm on Monday evening.

A derelict building alight in Dunfermline
A derelict building on fire in Dunfermline. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/FJL Services

Multiple fire appliances were called to attend a blaze in Dunfermline on Monday night.

The fire is believed to have started just before 9pm on Walmer Drive in the Fife city.

It is unknown if there were any casualties or how the fire started.

Police Scotland were also at the scene.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We got the call at 8.51pm to reports of a derelict building on fire at on Walmer Drive in Dunfermline.

Plumes of smoke can be seen in the Dunfermline skyline from the fire.
Plumes of smoke in the Dunfermline skyline caused by the fire at the derelict building. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/FJL Services.
Police blocking off East Port in Dunfermline.
Police blocking off East Port in Dunfermline. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/FJL Services

“We had seven pumps in attendance.”

“The fire was extinguished and we left the scene at 6.01am on Tuesday morning.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called at around 9.15pm to a report of a fire in a derelict building on Walmer Drive.

“Emergency services attended and officers assisted colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with road traffic management.

“Part of Walmer Drive remains closed.

“No one was injured and inquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

Plans to turn building into flats

The building, which laid vacant for a decade, was once used by Fife Council for offices.

A 19th Century villa sits next to the building, just yards from the Kingsgate Shopping Centre and High Street.

Last year, plans were lodged to demolish both buildings to make way for a five-storey block of 42 apartments.

In March, Historic Environment Scotland submitted an objection to the demolition.

They argued that the reasons provided do not justify the removal of the C-listed building.