A FIRE took hold of a derelict property in Tranent on Saturday evening, leaving the property severely damaged.

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Five fire engines were deployed to the scene after thick smoke was seen at the property on Edinburgh Road.

East Lothian Courier: The roof of the property has been almost entirely destroyedThe roof of the property has been almost entirely destroyed

The blaze engulfed the house at around 7pm, resulting in a closure to the street until the fire was put out.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 7.06pm on Saturday, May 21 to reports of a house fire in Tranent, East Lothian.

"Operations Control mobilised five appliances to the town's Edinburgh Road, where firefighters were met by a well-developed fire.

"Crews extinguished the fire and made the area safe before leaving the scene.

"There were no casualties."