Firefighters tackle blaze at house in Cupar

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a house near Cupar.

The fire at the property on the A914 at South Road was reported just after 1pm on Friday.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has sent as many as five appliances to the scene.

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A spokeswoman for SFRS said: “We received a call at 1.10pm reporting a fire in a house on the A914 near Cupar.

“We have sent four appliances – from Cupar, Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy to the scene.

“Firefighters are at the scene.

“We have no further details at this stage.”

At 3.50pm, SFRS said: “We’re still in attendance with five appliances. We’re currently at work with a height appliance and a jet.

“Police, Scottish Ambulance Service, Scottish Power and Scottish Gas are also in attendance.”

The final fire crews left the scene at 9.30pm.