Orkney crews tackle fire at Stromness shed for more than four hours

Firefighters battled a large fire at Stromness in Orkney for more than four hours last night.

Three appliances were sent to tackle the blaze at a “large shed” on Dundas Street, at around 6pm on Thursday evening.

The crews remained on the scene until 10.25pm.

Police were informed of the incident as a precaution.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said there were no injuries reported.

A spokesperson said: “Firefighters left the scene of a large shed fire on Dundas Street in Stromness, Orkney around 10.25pm last night.”

Earlier in the day the spokesperson said: “Operations control received reports of a large shed on fire at around 6pm and mobilised three fire appliances to the scene.

“As a precaution, we advised local residents in the affected area to keep windows and doors closed.”

Photos shared by BBC Radio Orkney show the extent of the fire, with flames billowing across the harbour.

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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