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A96 reopens after firefighters battled house blaze in Keith

Six appliances were sent to a property on Regent Street this morning.

The A96 has reopened in Keith after firefighters dealt with a house fire in the Moray town.

The Fire Service had sent six appliances to Regent Street after receiving the call around 9am this morning.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We have received a report of a house fire on Regent Street, in Keith.

“We have sent six appliances to the scene.”

A96 reopened at Keith after house fire

The A96 has been reopened in both directions at Keith following the incident.

A police spokesperson said: “Around 9.25am on Monday, 19 August 2024 police received a report of a house on fire in Regent Street, Keith.

“Police and SFRS attended and there have been no reports of anyone injured.

“Road closures have now been lifted after the earlier house fire at Regent Street in Keith.

“There were no injuries. Thanks to everyone affected by the road closures for their patience.”

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