A St Andrews University building has caught fire, with smoke pictured billowing from the blaze.
Emergency services, including police and fire crews, were called to the new technology building on the North Haugh on Wednesday afternoon.
All staff and students have been accounted for, and staff in nearby buildings have been asked to remain indoors.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
A spokesperson for the university said: “There is currently a fire in our New Technology Building on the North Haugh.
“Fire Brigade are on site, all staff and students are accounted for, and staff in nearby buildings have been asked to remain indoors as appropriate.
“There is a great deal of smoke, and people should avoid the North Haugh if at all possible.
“We do not yet know the cause of the fire, or the extent of the damage, but will update our community as soon as possible.”
Photos from the scene show smoke billowing from a building and fire engines in the area.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.
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More to follow…
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