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Fire Breaks Out in Tranent, No Injuries Reported
A van parked in Tranent caught fire on Wednesday, 13 May, causing alarm for local residents. The incident occurred just before 5pm on New Row at Coronation Court, where flames quickly engulfed the front of a large white box van.
Images from the scene show thick black smoke rising from the vehicle, with flames visible near the cab area. Witnesses reported seeing three men observing the fire from the pavement as the blaze intensified, also threatening nearby homes.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received an alert at 4.54pm. According to a spokesperson, Operations Control dispatched one fire appliance to the location. Firefighters efficiently extinguished the blaze, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.
After the fire was brought under control, photographs revealed extensive damage to the van, with its cab blackened and metal warped, and the windscreen glass missing.
The crew departed the scene following a safety inspection, confirming that there were no casualties.
