A large fire tore through a building on Irvine High Street early on Tuesday, forcing residents from their homes and leading to a full road closure.
Emergency crews were called to the blaze at around 5.30am on October 20, with images showing flames bursting through the roof and sparks flying into the air. A window inside the property could be seen glowing as the fire spread.
Residents evacuated as fire spreads
Locals reported being evacuated from their homes overnight. Alex Campbell said: "It's the old kandi's building on fire. Me and my wife have been evacuated as we live two doors down from it."
Another local, Leanne Hanvery, commented: "Just drove by on my way home from work. Full cross is shut off."
Emergency response and road closures
Footage captured Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service locking down the area. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We received the first call on this fire at 5:27am and officers remain at the scene at 8:40am."
Police Scotland confirmed: "Emergency services are in attendance at a fire at a premises on High Street, Irvine. We were called to the scene around 5.30am on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. High Street is closed at Bank Street and a cordon is in place. Enquiries are ongoing."
The cause of the blaze is currently unknown, and police say their enquiries remain ongoing.
