Residents rescued from Inverness house fire

Fire fighters have rescued residents from a house fire in Inverness.

The blaze broke out around 11.25pm.

A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that a “dwelling fire” had started at a property at Hilton Crescent.

She said four breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets were used to extinguish the flames.

However, the emergency services were not able to confirm what injuries those rescued had sustained.

Crews are still at the scene.