Shocking images have shown the devastating aftermath of an inferno at a Scots industrial estate.
Brucefield Industrial Park in Livingston has been left gutted by the blaze, which gripped premises at 1.35pm on Saturday. Images show the interior of the premises charred as fire crews remain at the scene on Sunday afternoon.
The roof of the building has been left destroyed with its melted structures collapsed. Crews have worked overnight to contain the flames, which ravaged the building in West Lothian.
Dramatic footage showed the fire ripping through the roof as thick pockets of smoke spread from the premises into the sky. The incident could be seen for miles with the thick column of smoke spotted from as far away as Fife.
There were no reported injuries. Two fire engines remain in attendance while firefighters continue to work to ensure the area is safe. Motorists no longer need to avoid the area.
Nearby residents have also been assured that they can reopen their windows and doors. Snag Tights, a fashion business that has a warehouse opposite the blaze also made a statement on social media yesterday afternoon.
They wrote: “We had word this afternoon that the warehouse opposite Snag was on fire. The blaze is quite big. We know for sure all our people are safe and we’re praying no one in the other buildings is hurt. At the moment our stock is safe and firefighters are working hard to stop the fire. We’ll update as we know more.”
A statement from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service reads: “We still have two appliances at Livingston’s Brucefield Industrial Estate, with crews working to ensure the area is safe. People no longer need to avoid the area and nearby homes no longer need to keep windows and doors closed. Thank you for your support.”
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