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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 60 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 about 04:20. That number 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. |
| Firefighters withdrew for safety when it was clear there was no-one inside. | |
| The esplanade was closed as a result of the fire. | The esplanade was closed as a result of the fire. |
| The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said smoke spread to adjacent buildings in the windy conditions. | |
| The cause of the blaze will be investigated. | The cause of the blaze will be investigated. |
| Area commander Andy Coueslant said: "I am impressed with the hard work and professionalism by the crews in challenging conditions. | |
| "I would like to express my thanks to our partners in Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service for their support." |