Emergency services were called yesterday after a fire broke out at a factory on the Isle of Harris.
The blaze began at around 4.30pm on Friday at a net cleaning factory in Scalpay.
Five fire engines were called to the scene from surrounding areas and 5 jets were in use to battle the flames.
Fire at net cleaning factory on Scalpay. Pic courtesy of I H Morrison. pic.twitter.com/QqBnj4oSpG
— Tormod MacLeod (@scalpach) April 28, 2017
The fire teams were joined by Coastguard Rescue Teams from Tarbert, Scalpay and South Lochs, who helped with public safety and the evacuation of nearby residents.
Half of the first floor of the two storey building was well alight by 7.30pm and the electricity board was working externally to isolate the fire.
A fork lift was also in use to remove containers of acid from the premises.
Fire fighters battled the inferno through the night and at 9am this morning 3 jets were still in use.
The situation at the factory, owned by Net Services Scotland Ltd, is ongoing but no injuries have been reported.
A spokesperson from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "The fire is still being tackled and it looks like they will be there for most of today."
Scalpay Net Factory Fire. Roof caving in but now under control. pic.twitter.com/WCqu0GFqy7
— Steven Graham (@Stevennoddy) April 28, 2017
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