Fire crews still trying to tackle 'horrendous' Perth flat blaze eight hours after it broke out

Fire crews are still trying to extinguish a “horrendous” Perth flat blaze more than eight hours after it broke out on Saturday.

Emergency services were called to the city’s Scott Street at around 1.50am following reports of a fire which took hold of a four-storey residential building.

Initially three appliances were dispatched, however, crews found the building “well alight”. A further nine appliances were mobilised to assist.

A total of 12 fire appliances are currently on the scene.

Police have closed the surrounding Scott Street, South Street and Canal Street. Members of the public have been urged to avoid the area

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 1.47am on Saturday, 14 June, to reports of a dwelling fire at Scott Street, Perth.

“Operations Control initially mobilised three appliances to the scene and on arrival firefighters found the roof well alight on the top-floor of a four-storey residential building.

“A further nine appliances were requested to support the incident and a total of twelve appliances are now in attendance.

Emergency services were called during the early hours of Saturday morning. Momchil Ivanov.

“Firefighters remain on scene as they work hard to extinguish the fire affecting a four-storey residential property.”

Pictures taken from the scene show bright orange flames bursting from the roof of the building above the Royal Bar.

Perth and Kinross-shire MP, Pete Wishart, said his thoughts are with those impacted by the incident

He stated: “This has been a horrendous fire in the centre of Perth.

“My thoughts are with those who have been impacted and I am very much hoping that everybody in the building was able to evacuate safely.

“I would also like to thank the emergency services for their swift response. They are still at the scene and road closures remain in place, so members of the public are advised to avoid the area.”

First Minister John Swinney said: “Very concerned to hear of a fire in Scott Street, Perth. Hope everyone is safe.”