A major Edinburgh road has been closed in both directions following a fire that prompted a large emergency response and the evacuation of nearby properties.
Dalry Road was shut shortly before 5pm on Tuesday, June 16, after firefighters were called to tackle a blaze in the area.
It is understood that the fire has affected a shop on Dalry Road, which has residential properties above.
Dalry Road is closed in both directions following a report of a fire around 5.25pm today.
One person was treated at the scene.
Nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution and people are being asked to avoid the area.
Enquiries into the cause are ongoing. pic.twitter.com/7ZFZItpbB9— Police Scotland Edinburgh (@PSOSEdinburgh) June 16, 2026
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) dispatched six fire appliances and a high-reach vehicle to the scene, with crews working to make the area safe.
Nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Motorists should avoid Dalry Road, Edinburgh following a fire affecting a shop.
At 4.58pm on Tuesday, 16 June, Operations Control was alerted and mobilised six appliances and a high reach vehicle to the scene to make the area safe.
There are no reported casualties at this time. pic.twitter.com/3fUMYGdT0Z— Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (@fire_scot) June 16, 2026
One person was treated at the scene, although there have been no reports of any serious injuries.
The closure has also caused disruption to public transport, with several Lothian Buses services diverted away from Dalry Road.
2 3 25 33 - Diversion - Dalry Road - https://t.co/L8XKeaVbCF
— Lothian Buses (@on_lothianbuses) June 16, 2026
Routes 2, 3, 25 and 33 are currently unable to serve Dalry Road and Ardmillan Terrace and are instead being diverted via Morrison Link, West Approach Road and Angle Park Terrace in both directions.
Passengers have been warned to expect delays due to increased traffic on diversion routes.
Read more
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "Motorists should avoid Dalry Road, Edinburgh following a fire.
"At 4.58pm on Tuesday, 16 June, Operations Control was alerted and mobilised six appliances and a high reach vehicle to the scene to make the area safe."
The cause of the fire has not yet been established and enquiries remain ongoing.
Share