Council workers have been praised for their response after a devastating fire broke out in one of Dunbar’s historic harbour buildings.

The blaze at McArthur’s Store, on Monday, saw nearby residents evacuated and fishing boat owners rushing to move their vessels out of harm’s way.

The cause of the fire is still to be established but it quickly took hold – severely damaging the building – which is believed to be one of the oldest surviving fishermen’s warehouses left in Scotland.

At a meeting of East Lothian Council this week Provost John McMillan sent a message of support to everyone affected by the fire and praised the actions of council staff who set up a rest centre near the harbour for families temporarily evacuated from the area and fishing crews.

Councillor McMillan said: “It was

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