Homes evacuated and residents urged to close windows after fire engulfs house
Emergency services were called to the Drumduan Road area of Forres at around 1.50pm.
The road has not been closed but the public is urged to avoid the area while fire crews try to tackle the flames at the junction of Drumduan Gardens.
Nearby residents have been told to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke from solar panel batteries at the property.
There are no reported injuries.
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