Fire breaks out in Bo'ness industrial estate

Firefighters tackled a blaze which broke out in a Bo'ness industrial estate this morning.
Fire fighters at the scene earlier this afternoon. Picture: Michael GillenFire fighters at the scene earlier this afternoon. Picture: Michael Gillen
Fire fighters at the scene earlier this afternoon. Picture: Michael Gillen

Several fire engines raced to Alexander Anderson’s sawmill in Grangepans Industrial Estate after the fire was reported at 11.15am.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “Six fire appliances were mobilised to the scene after the alarm was raised at 11.15am on Thursday, August 24.”

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The fire is now under control, but emergency services remain at the scene.

It’s not the first time the yard has been a victim of a devastating fire.

Back in August 2012, seven fire crews spent several hours bringing a blaze under control at the woodyard.