A fire has broken out at a Scottish zoo, forcing tourists to be evacuated.
Fire crews were called to Fife zoo at around 12.10pm on Sunday to reports of the blaze.
Plumes of black smoke could be seen towering above the zoo in Ladybank, near Cupar, as four engines worked to contain the fire.
All visitors were evacuated, and reports online suggest the blaze broke out in the soft play area, close to an enclosure which houses marmosets.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said one person was treated for smoke inhalation, though the zoo's owners later posted on Facebook saying everyone was safe.
They said: "Some of you may have already seen the news, but sadly we have had a fire at Fife Zoo. We are currently closed and will keep everyone updated as best we can.
"All humans and animals are safe. All emergency teams are on site to contain the fire. Thank you for the concern."
The zoo reopened at the end of June following the coronavirus lockdown, with lemurs and zebras are among its animals.
A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "We were alerted at 12.11pm on Sunday July 5 to reports of a fire at Fife Zoo near Collessie in Fife.
"Operations control mobilised four appliances, a height appliance and specialist resources.
"Crews are working to extinguish a fire within the roof space of a building.
"One casualty suffering from smoke inhalation has been handed to the care of the ambulance service. Firefighters remain at the scene."
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