Road closed as firefighters tackle house fire

A road has been closed in Dundee as firefighters tackle a blaze.

The alarm was raised shortly after 7am on Friday on Byron Street, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service saying a fire had been reported at a home.

A spokeswoman for the fire service said: “We were alerted at 7.10am on Friday October 31 to reports of a dwelling fire on Byron Street in Dundee.

“We mobilised two appliances to the scene, where crews remain in attendance as they work to make the area safe.”

Police Scotland advised the public to avoid the area, saying inquiries are ongoing.

The force said: “Byron Street in Dundee is closed between Brantwood Avenue and Lawton Road following a report of a fire.

“Emergency services are in attendance.”