Crews rushed to extinguish a late-night fire which has destroyed a house in the Hilton area of Inverness.
The blaze broke out at a property on Evan Barron Road at about 8.30pm on Friday.
The fire service dispatched four units and a height appliance to the scene, where crews used a hose reel jet and breathing apparatus.
Firefighters remained for more than three hours to dampen down hotspots on the roof.
They successfully extinguished the flames and the stop message came in just before midnight.
The fire appears to have caused extensive damage to the Inverness property, including a collapsed roof.
Windows at the empty property had previously been boarded up and the garden is full of waste.
Police inquiries ongoing after Inverness house fire
A spokesperson from the fire service confirmed they received several calls about the incident on Friday night.
Police set up a large cordon on the street and were turning away passers-by while crews worked to extinguish the flames.
Paramedics were also on the scene, but it is currently unknown if anyone has been injured.
Officers returned to the property on Saturday as their investigation into the fire continues.
Police tape has been put around the house which is at the end of a terrace.
A police spokesperson said: “Around 8.50pm on Friday, December 20, we were called to a report of a fire at a property in the Evan Barron Road area of Inverness.
“Officers attended to assist the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the fire was extinguished.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
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