Emergency crews are currently working to extinguish a large blaze at a building in Forfar.
A fire began in the former bingo hall on Queen Street, Forfar, on Sunday afternoon.
We are currently in attendance at a building fire on Queen Street in Forfar along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
— Angus Police (@AngusPolice) November 29, 2020
Local road closures are in place and we would ask people to avoid the area at the present time. pic.twitter.com/80yofOwbwi
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is on the scene working to put out the fire, with assistance from police crews.
Angus Police said: "We are currently in attendance at a building fire on Queen Street in Forfar along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
"Local road closures are in place and we would ask people to avoid the area at the present time."
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