Dundee Street, opposite the Fountain Park leisure complex.

There were not thought to be any casualties as a consequence of the blaze.

A service spokeswoman said: “It was a derelict building involved. The roof was well alight.”

She said they were called to the scene at 12.02pm and about 50 firefighters were involved in the operation.

Appliances from Tollcross, Sighthill, Liberton, McDonald Road, Crewe Toll and Newcraighall were at the scene along with a number of specialist appliances, including the two height appliances.

It is understood there were also concerns about the possibility of asbestos at the scene.

Firefighting operations continue in the area, although they are now being scaled back.

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