Emergency services are battling a large fire at a block of flats in Lochgelly, Fife, which broke out on the evening of [current date]. Residents were evacuated from the building as flames engulfed the top floor and roof, with seven fire crews and specialist appliances attending the scene.
Police Scotland have set up a rest centre at the Lochgelly Centre on Bank Street for those affected, and road closures are in place around Francis Street. Local residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
The alarm was raised at around 7pm when members of the public spotted flames coming from the top floor. Witnesses described seeing a 'mass of flames' on the roof, with an orange glow visible from as far away as Cowdenbeath. Social media users shared videos and expressed concern for residents' safety.
It is not yet known if anyone was injured in the incident. Fife Council's Emergency Resilience Team is at the scene to assist with temporary accommodation for displaced residents.
