Industrial Estate Fire in Livingston, Scotland
Jun 13, 2026
Basic Incident Information
Date of incident: Sunday, 14 June 2026.
Location: Deans Industrial Estate, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland.
Incident type: Derelict building fire at an industrial estate.
Casualties: No reported casualties.
Incident Description
Emergency services were called to a derelict building fire at Deans Industrial Estate around 3:20 p.m. Four fire engines and a height vehicle were sent to the scene, and flames ripped through the building’s roof while large plumes of smoke were visible from the M8.
The fire was brought under control in the early hours of Monday after crews worked for more than ten hours to make the area safe. Police said the fire is being treated as wilful, and investigations are ongoing.
Safety Notes
The incident highlights the risk posed by derelict industrial buildings, especially where fire can spread quickly and create large smoke plumes visible over a wide area. It also shows the value of rapid road closures, multi-appliance response, and treating suspicious fires as potential criminal incidents until the cause is confirmed.
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Date:Jun 13, 2026
Tags:
+ fire incident+ Explosion
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