Dozens of firefighters battling inferno at Scots factory as flames seen for miles

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Around 40 firefighters are battling a large blaze at a Scots factory. Dramatic images show flames coming out of a chimney at a commercial property near Dalcross, Inverness, as black smoke can be seen billowing into the air.

The building, believed to be the Norbord production site, caught fire around 3.40pm on Thursday and emergency services rushed to the scene.Dark clouds of smoke can be seen from the distance as the fire continues to rage on.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remain in attendance after mobilising seven appliances to the incident.Approximately 40 firefighters are working to extinguish the inferno.

There are currently no reported casualties.The plant was visited by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in 2018 as she officially opened a new manufacturing line created with the support of a £95 million investment.The money increased production capacity by almost 80 per cent and was one of the biggest single inward investment packages awarded in Scotland at the time, securing the long-term future of the business.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 3.41pm on Thursday, July 7 to reports of a fire affecting a commercial property chimney off the A96 near to Dalcross, Inverness. “Operations Control mobilised seven fire appliances and one height vehicles to the scene and approximately 40 firefighters are tackling a fire affecting the building. “There are no reported casualties at this time and crews are still at the scene.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.