The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service battled a blaze near Fort Kinnaird shopping centre in Edinburgh on Saturday. 

This afternoon, one appliance was dispatched to Newcraighall Road at 1.02pm to put out the fire which consisted of a large pile of rubbish and car tyres by the church, Craigmillar Now. 

The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service confirmed the details of the fire to the Courier, with firefighters leaving the scene at 1.47pm. 

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One eye-witness told the Courier they "heard a boom", when they were standing close to Wagamama, located at Kinnaird Park. 

One eyewitness told the Courier they "heard a boom" (Image: NQ Staff) Police Scotland also attended the incident and have been contacted for comment.