Firefighters extinguish large fire at Edinburgh pub

Firefighters have extinguished a large blaze in a pub in Edinburgh's Cowgate.

The fire broke out in the three-storey OX184 building, between Blair Street and Guthrie Street, just before 15:00 on Monday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said seven fire engines were sent to the scene along with dozens of firefighters.

OX184 tweeted: "All staff ok - out in plenty of time - closed until further notice." The fire was out by 01:30.

There were no reports of any casualties.

A fire service spokesman said: "The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 14:50 on Monday to reports of a fire in Edinburgh.

"Operations control mobilised six fire appliances to the fire involving a three-storey building in the city's Cowgate.

"Firefighters are using powerful water jets to tackle the fire."