Homes evacuated as firefighters tackle house blaze
Firefighters were called to the incident at a one-storey building in Swann Place in the village at 17:25 on Saturday.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it sent four appliances, a height vehicle, and specialist resources to the scene.
There are no reports of any injuries, but local residents were told to keep their doors and windows closed during the incident.
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