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

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.

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.

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.