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Firefighters tackle blaze at house in Cupar

Five appliances have been sent to the scene.

By Lindsey Hamilton

May 10 2024, 1:45pm

May 10 2024, 1:45pm

Firefighters are at the scene. Image: Amy Winter

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a house near Cupar.

The fire at the property on the A914 at South Road was reported just after 1pm on Friday.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has sent as many as five appliances to the scene.

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Cupar house fire — The house that was on fire. Image: Michael Alexander/DC Thomson

Cupar house fire — Firefighters at the scene. Image: Michael Alexander/ DC Thomson

Cupar house fire — The house is extensively damaged. Image: Michael Alexander/DC Thomson

Cupar house fire — The road beside the house on fire. Image: Fife Jammer Locations/FJL Services

A spokeswoman for SFRS said: “We received a call at 1.10pm reporting a fire in a house on the A914 near Cupar.

“We have sent four appliances – from Cupar, Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy to the scene.

“Firefighters are at the scene.

“We have no further details at this stage.”

At 3.50pm, SFRS said: “We’re still in attendance with five appliances. We’re currently at work with a height appliance and a jet.

“Police, Scottish Ambulance Service, Scottish Power and Scottish Gas are also in attendance.”

The final fire crews left the scene at 9.30pm.

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