Fire at Selkirk dye factory
A fire broke out last week at a Selkirk dye factory.
50 firefighters from Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service attended the blaze. 8 pumps and one high rise appliance were used to get the fire under control.
A spokesperson for the Fire Service said: “The fire is now under control although there will be hot spots in the building and crews are expected to be at the scene for several hours. A number of mixed chemicals for dyeing were involved in the fire and as a result, we sought advice from scientific advisors about how best to manage those issues.”
There were no injuries reported but nearby homes were advised to keep their windows and doors shut, and to stay inside if possible.
An investigation into the cause of the blaze will be carried out.
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