Probe into disused brewery blaze

The Fountain Brewery site, where the fire happened, is disused

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a disused brewery in the centre of Edinburgh.

Firefighters were called to the old Fountain brewery just before 0600 BST following several 999 calls.

At least 16 firefighters fought the flames using a turntable water tower, due to the height of the 80ft building.

James Melvin, of Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue, said: "We found a broken padlock so it is looking like it might be suspicious."

He added: "This building was due for demolition and had no roof. If it had a roof, the fire would have been more spectacular, due to the tars and bitumen found in roofs.

The blaze was under control in just over an hour.