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Fire crews tackle kilt shop blaze | Fire crews tackle kilt shop blaze |
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Part of one of Scotland's busiest streets has been closed to traffic after a serious fire in a kilt shop. | |
The fire was reported at kilt and tartan specialists Romanes and Paterson's in Princes Street, Edinburgh, shortly before 0700 BST. | The fire was reported at kilt and tartan specialists Romanes and Paterson's in Princes Street, Edinburgh, shortly before 0700 BST. |
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service said it sent five pumps and three appliances. | |
No-one was believed to have been hurt in the blaze, which broke out on the third floor of the five storey shop. | |
A spokeswoman for Lothian and Borders Police said Princes Street would be closed between Frederick Street and South St David Street until further notice. | A spokeswoman for Lothian and Borders Police said Princes Street would be closed between Frederick Street and South St David Street until further notice. |
The shop sells traditional Scottish products and also has a restaurant. | |
A fire investigation team was at the scene and was attempting to discover the cause of the blaze. | |
The blaze was captured on film by a BBC Scotland camera crew. | |
It was also filmed and photographed by dozens of people who e-mailed their pictures to the BBC Scotland news website. | |
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