The fire was discovered at the Station Road facility shortly after 5am yesterday morning when heavy smoke was spotted billowing from the building. Retained crews rushed to the scene but were unable to safely gain access to the part-time station and immediately requested further assistance from neighbouring stations.
The two appliances from within the station were removed when firefighters were mobilised but were damaged by the fire. Thee roof of the station was badly damaged. Fortunately no injuries were reported.
Crews from East Linton, Haddington, Dunbar, Newcraighall, Tranent, an Incident Support Unit from Marionville, a Command Support Unit from Liberton and a height appliance from McDonald Road all attended at the scene.
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