Fire service on the scene at Slateford Road flat fire

Emergency services are on the scene at Slateford Road following a flat fire.

Fire services were called to the scene. Picture; @florencesneadEN

The road has been closed with buses being diverted via Chesser Avenue, Gorgie Road and Henderson Terrace eastbound only until further notice.

The number 34, 4, 300, and 44 have all been affected.

It is understood a building near Rovertson Avenue is on fire. Traffic is being diverted away from the area as services tackle the blaze.

Eyewitnesses have reported that no smoke is visible, and that the fire is thought to be just past the Grays Mill pub.