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Firefighters tackle Aberdeen esplanade blaze at Jimmy Chung's | Firefighters tackle Aberdeen esplanade blaze at Jimmy Chung's |
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More than 50 firefighters have been tackling a major blaze on the beach esplanade in Aberdeen. | More than 50 firefighters have been tackling a major blaze on the beach esplanade in Aberdeen. |
Eight crews were sent to the fire in the basement of Jimmy Chung's restaurant at around 04:20, and that later increased to 10. | Eight crews were sent to the fire in the basement of Jimmy Chung's restaurant at around 04:20, and that later increased to 10. |
Flames have destroyed the roof of the building, despite the efforts of crews using a specialist height vehicle. There were no reports of any injuries. | Flames have destroyed the roof of the building, despite the efforts of crews using a specialist height vehicle. There were no reports of any injuries. |
The esplanade was closed as a result of the fire. | The esplanade was closed as a result of the fire. |
The Scottish and Rescue Service said smoke spread to adjacent buildings. There were windy conditions at the beach. | |
The cause of the blaze will be investigated. | The cause of the blaze will be investigated. |