Explosion at industrial estate after fire breaks out on site

The moment an explosion tore through an industrial estate in Perth has been caught on video.

Emergency crews closed down Arran Road due to the blaze at a premises on North Muirton Industrial Estate just after 1pm on Thursday.

Three appliances from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene.

Perth and Kinross Council confirmed the road was closed and have asked the public to avoid the area.

There are no reported casualties.

A police spokesperson said: “Arran Road in Perth is closed due to a fire at a premises, which was reported to us around 1.10pm on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

“Emergency services are in attendance, and the public is asked to avoid the area.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 1.08pm on Thursday, October 8 to reports of fire affecting a building near Arran Road, Perth.

“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and a high-reach vehicle to the scene, and crews are working to extinguish the fire.

“There are no reported casualties at this time and crews remain in attendance.”

16.34pm left the scene

one appliance