Seven fire engines tackle shed fire which spread to building and car in Rogart

Seven fire engines have been sent to tackle a fire which broke out in a shed before spreading to a building and a car in the Highlands.

Emergency services are in attendance at the fire just off the A839 in Rogart in Sutherland, which was reported around 11.50am.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent seven appliances and three specialist resources to the scene.

Crews are working to extinguish a fire affecting a shed which has now spread to a nearby single-storey commercial building and a car.

Rogart Vets posted on Facebook to inform customers that the practice was closed, but all patients and staff are safe.

Golspie High School warned parents and carers that some pupils may return home later than usual due to the road being closed.

Members of the public are being urged to avoid the area, and nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

Rogart Vets posted on Facebook: “Due to a fire, the practice is closed. All patients and staff are safe, and emergency services are on scene.

“Thank you for your kind words and understanding during this difficult time. For emergencies only, please phone the practice number to be transferred to Easter Ross Vets.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.28am on Friday, May 16, to reports of a fire on the A839 in Rogart, Sutherland.

“Operations Control mobilised seven fire appliances and three specialist resources to the scene, where firefighters are working to extinguish a fire affecting a shed which has now spread to a nearby single-storey commercial building and a car.

“Crews remain in attendance.”

A Police Scotland statement read: “Emergency services are in attendance following a fire at a premises just off the A839 in Rogart.

“The incident was reported around 11.50am on Friday, May 16, 2025.

“The A839 road is closed at Rogart, and the public is asked to avoid the area.

“Nearby residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed at this time.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been contacted for comment.