Crews have spent nearly nine hours battling a fire in a building at a Glencoe cottage that once belonged to disgraced broadcaster Jimmy Savile.
Emergency services were called to the fire near the cottage between Tyndrum and Ballachulish Bridge at around 5.40pm on Saturday.
It has been confirmed that a derelict triple garage near the cottage was on fire.
The A82 was closed in both directions, though reopened just after 9pm.
The fire service remained at the scene until nearly 2.15am.
Pictures shared on social media showed large flames coming from the derelict shed.
It has not been confirmed how much damage the blaze caused.
Police probe fire at Jimmy Savile’s former Glencoe home
A police spokesperson said: “The A82 between Tyndrum and Ballachulish Bridge has reopened following a report of a fire at a property around 5.40pm on Saturday.
“Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Savile lived in the remote cottage – which sits alongside the A82 Fort William to Glasgow road – between 1998 and 2011.
The property has become notorious since Savile’s death after it emerged the TV presenter had abused numerous people during his time as a celebrity – including at the cottage.
In June 2024, councillors approved the demolition of the building – which has become a target for vandals – as part of plans to redevelop the site.
It is unknown when demolition will actually take place, however, business mogul Harris Aslam was given three years to begin the work by council planners as part of plans to redevelop the site.
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