Homes evacuated and locals told to keep windows SHUT after fire breaks out in Scots town
BLAZE TERROR Homes evacuated and locals told to keep windows SHUT after fire breaks out in Scots town
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A HORROR blaze has taken hold of a home as terrified neighbours were forced to evacuate.
Emergency services raced to a property in Forres, Moray today after the alarm was raised just after 2pm.
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Firefighters told residents to close their windows as they battled the wild flames.
The order was issued due to concerns over smoke from solar panel batteries at the property.
An onlooker said: "You don't expect this to happen on your doorstep, there were firefighters everywhere.
"It must've been terrifying for the owners - I hope nobody was hurt."
Black smoke billowed from the house as crews sprayed water from a high-reach appliance.
Yellow tape was used to cordon off the area as shock pictures show the roof had caved in.
There were no reported injuries from the horror house fire.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Several properties have been evacuated in the Drumduan Road area of Forres following a fire reported to police around 1.50pm on Thursday, 7 August.
"The road is not closed but people are advised to avoid the area while the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deal with the fire near the junction with Drumduan Gardens.
"Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke from solar panel batteries at the property."
Huge fire erupts in Scots town as crews race to tackle major blaze
Elsewhere the Edinburgh Fringe Festival was thrown into chaos yesterday after police and fire crews locked down the city's busiest street.
Emergency services raced to Princes Street at around 5.45pm and locked down the area, causing transport services across the city to be suspended.
The alarm was raised after officers received reports that a group of youths had begun throwing items from a roof.
Photos from the scene show police and fire crews at the scene, blocking festival-goers from accessing several streets in the city centre.
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