Investigation launched into early hours blaze that saw homes evacuated

Residents were required to leave their properties following a fire at a flat in Inverness.

Four fire engines and a height appliance went to the scene in Tomatin Road when the alarm was raised just after 2am on Thursday.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said that firefighters extinguished the blaze but were still at the scene at 11am.

Police said investigations are under way.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services are in attendance and a number of residents have been evacuated.

“Tomatin Road is closed and inquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing.”