Moray house evacuated as crews tackle fire

Fire crews were called to a house fire in Moray this afternoon.

The emergency services were called to Havers Place in Hopeman just after 2.45pm.

A total of three engines were sent to the scene from Fochabers, Rothes and Elgin.

Firefighters used one hose reel jet, two sets of breathing apparatus and specialist cutting gear while they tackled the flames.

The fire was under control by 3.34pm and two engines remain in attendance, damping down.

A fire spokesman said: “There are no reports of any casualties.”