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Jon Brady

Seven fire engines sent to tackle blaze at Inverness restaurant

Fire crews in Inverness are tackling a large fire in a city centre restaurant that has temporarily closed roads in the area.

Seven fire appliances were sent to EscoBar, a Mexican eatery and bar, on the Queensgate next to its junction with Academy Street. Images shared on social media showed thick smoke pouring from the side street and into the sky as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.

The blaze, which was reported to have started shortly after 3pm on Thursday, is believed to be under control, but a spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was unable to confirm this at the time of publication. In the meantime, buses have been diverted away from the central thoroughfare and locals have been advised to find alternative routes.

The Inverness City Centre Business Improvement District said on Facebook: "Fire at Escobar. Post Office Avenue closed. Traffic on Academy Street is being diverted up Strothers Lane.

"Road expected to re-open around 5pm. Scottish Fire & Rescue Service doing final checks. All under control."

Stagecoach Highland said on Twitter: "Due to a fire in Inverness city centre, Academy Street is currently closed to all vehicles. All inbound service 1,2 and 3 will service Falcon Square, Strothers Lane, Rose Street Roundabout, Shore Street then back into normal operational route."

An SFRS spokesperson said: "We received a call to attend a fire at a commercial premises on Queensgate, Inverness at 3.06pm. Seven appliances are in attendance."

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