Huge fire breaks out at derelict Scots hospital as residents warned to keep windows closed
A huge fire has broken out at a derelict Scots hospital as residents are advised to keep their windows closed.
The Scottish Fire Service raced to the old Edenhall Hospital in East Lothian shortly after 13.22 on September 28.
Police and seven fire engines are currently at the scene and it not known if there are any casualties.
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The abandoned building also went up in flames earlier this year and four teens were later charged with wilful fire-raising in September as the fire service warned the hospital was in a very dangerous condition.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Edenhall Road, Musselburgh is currently closed due to a fire.. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed. Please avoid the area."
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire Service also said: "We received reports of a fire at a derelict hospital on Edenhall Road in East Lothian at 13:21. We currently have seven appliances and a height appliance at the scene."
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