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Part of Inverness city centre cordoned off after emergency services battle ‘open fire’

Smoke from the Market Brae Steps area of the city 'affected nearby properties'.

By Graham Fleming & Alberto Lejarraga
A fire engine on Inverness High Street. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson.
A fire engine on Inverness High Street. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson.

An Inverness city centre street has been closed after emergency services battled an “open fire”.

Firefighters rushed to the scene at Market Brae Steps in the Highland capital after nearby bins were set aflame around 7pm.

Two appliances were sent by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and left at 9pm after working to contain the blaze.

Market Brae steps in Inverness city centre remain closed following the fire.
Market Brae steps in Inverness city centre remain closed following the fire. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson.

Police have currently closed off the Market Brae Steps which lead to the Crown area of the city.

A part of the Inverness High Street was also closed off but was re-opened shortly after 9pm.

One police officer remains at the scene.

Police in Inverness city centre following the fire.
Police remain on scene. Image: Alberto Lejarraga/DC Thomson

Smoke billowed from Inverness street fire

A spokeswoman for the fire service said that the emergency services were called when plumes of smoke started to “affect nearby properties”.

It is currently unclear at this stage if anyone has been injured by the fire.

Both Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.

More to follow.

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