Six fire appliances and two specialist units called to tackle building blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the blaze on Kilmarnock's High Street.

Six fire appliances and two specialist units called to tackle building blaze in KilmarnockSTV News

A large emergency services response has been mobilised to tackle a commercial building fire in Kilmarnock.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the blaze, which took hold at the rear of the building on King Street, at around 8.58pm.

Two appliances and a height appliance were initially dispatched to the scene, however, a total of six appliances and two specialist units are now in attendance.

Thick smoke is billowing into the sky over the town.STV News

Firefighters are still working to extinguish the flames. There have been no reports of any injuries.

Images taken from the area show thick smoke billowing high into the sky above the town.

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