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Smoke seen coming out of windows as crews tackling house fire in Kirkcaldy

The fire began in the living room.

Firefighters in Winifred Street, Kirkcaldy
Firefighters at Winifred Street. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson

Firefighters were called to Winifred Street in Kirkcaldy after a home caught fire.

Three fire engines from Kirkcaldy and Lochgelly were called to the blaze at around 1.20pm on Friday.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were called to a dwelling fire at an address on Winifred Street in Kirkcaldy.

“The fire began in the living room of a property.

“Two appliances from Kirkcaldy and one from Lochgelly were in attendance after an initial call came in at 1.19pm.

“Firefighters with breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets and a thermal imaging camera to help extinguish the fire.

“The stop message was sent at 2.47pm.

“There are no reported casualties.”

Three fire engines were on the scene. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson
The blaze began in a living room. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson
Smoke was seen coming out of the windows of the flat. Image: Neil Henderson/DC Thomson

A Winifred Street resident told The Courier he could smell burning before realising a flat was on fire.

He said: “I could smell burning and initially thought someone was burning rubbish.

“I then heard the sirens and looked out to the street and immediately saw people in the street and lots of smoke coming out of the windows of a ground-floor flat further up the street.

“A few firefighters with face masks and breathing tanks went in through the front door.

“I was told everyone got out safely which is a relief but it’s still sad to see their home destroyed.”

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