Fire crews remain on scene of blaze at Kilmarnock business park

Firefighters remain on the scene of a blaze within a gym in a business park in Kilmarnock.

Emergency services were called to the fire within a building at Rowallan Business Park on Southcraig Avenue after 6am on Thursday.

Six fire engines, two height appliances and specialist resources were sent to the scene at the height of the incident.

No injuries have been reported, and crews remain on the scene as “dampening down” efforts continue.

Revitalize Fitness & Spa, which is based at the business park, said staff its staff were “absolutely devastated and heartbroken” by the fire.

A statement given to STV News said: “Revitalize Fitness & Spa is so much more than a building to us – it’s our livelihood, our team’s workplace and a community that thousands of local people are part of.

“We are a family-run business and we’ve always called our members our “Fitness Fam”. That isn’t just a name to us – it’s genuinely what Revitalize has become. Our members, team and local community have been at the heart of everything we’ve built.

“The impact of the fire on the gym is devastating and we’re still trying to process everything that’s happened. Most importantly, we’re incredibly grateful that everyone is safe and there have been no reported injuries.

“We’ve already been overwhelmed by the messages and offers of support from our members and the wider Kilmarnock community, which means more to us than we can put into words.

“Right now, we’re working with the relevant authorities and will share more information when we’re able to.

“Revitalize is more than four walls. We still have our team, our members and our Fitness Fam – and family is forever.

“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone standing with us during such a heartbreaking time and appreciate any support going forward.”

A number of other businesses within the park took to social media following the fire.

EVT Scotland, a commercial vehicle and emergency service vehicle firm, said: “A fire took place in one of the buildings linked to our office space, which has caused significant damage. Emergency services are still in attendance and doing all they can.

“Our office is unusable. All management are currently dealing with the matters at present but no one has been injured as a result.”

Autoperfekt UK, a chemical company, added: “We are fully aware of the ongoing fire at Southcraig Avenue, where Autoperfekt HQ is located.

“The emergency services have been outstanding and have been at the scene since the early hours of this morning working to bring the situation under control.

“Our team are currently being inundated with calls and messages from people letting us know about the fire and offering their support. We genuinely appreciate everyone reaching out.

“For now, we ask that you bear with us while the emergency services continue their work. We will provide an update as soon as we have more information.”

A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters are continuing dampening down efforts following a fire on Southcraig Avenue in Kilmarnock.

“Three fire appliances and a high reach appliance remain in attendance at the scene.

“Nearby residents no longer need to keep windows and doors closed. We thank the public for their cooperation as we work to bring this incident to a safe conclusion.”