'Avoid the area': Fire crews tackle blaze at Peterhead harbour

Fire crews are tackling a blaze at Peterhead Harbour, with members of the public urged to avoid the area.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the fire at 5.38pm on Tuesday on Farmer’s Lane in the town.

Seven appliances and a high-reach vehicle are currently at the scene, with firefighters working to extinguish a blaze affecting a commercial building.

There are no reported casualties, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

Imagineering Sign Makers said it was closed until further notice due to a fire at its premises.

North East Radio Scotland, which operates from a nearby studio, said its programming was interrupted.

An SFRS spokesperson said: “We received a call at 5.38pm on Tuesday, March 10 to reports of fire on Farmer’s Lane, Peterhead.

“Seven appliances and a high-reach vehicle are currently at the scene, and firefighters are working to extinguish a fire affecting a commercial building.

“There are no reported casualties, and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.”