Crews tackling 'well-developed' fire at former convent

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Crews are battling a fire at a former convent in Lochgelly

Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a former convent in Fife.

Emergency crews were called to Station Road in Lochgelly at about 14:17 following the outbreak of a fire at the former Cross and Passion Convent.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said the fire was "well-developed" and dispatched four fire engines and a height appliance to the scene.

Police Scotland warned drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area, with multiple road closures in place.