Footage shows huge Edinburgh blaze as Bonfire Night chaos hits capital

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Shocking footage shared on social media has shown a huge fire burning in Niddrie tonight amid expected chaos for Bonfire Night.A helicopter can be seen flying in the air while a fire burns close to flats in the area as sirens fill the air.In the clip on X, from @KamilciakKamila, emergency service sirens can be heard while smoke billows up into the air.Tonight police closed a road in the area after saying cars had come under attack from youths with fireworks.

A statement from Edinburgh police said that 'resources' from the force's Operation Moonbeam to tackle anti-social behaviour had been deployed.

It reads: "Moonbeam resources are assisting local officers in the Niddrie area following reports of youths throwing fireworks at vehicles.

Niddrie Mains Road is currently closed between Duddingston Road West and Duddingston Park South. The public are asked to avoid the area."There are no reported injuries, and enquiries are ongoing.