A ‘well-developed’ fire has broken out in a building at a top Scottish university.
Four appliances were called to St Andrews University’s New Technology Building on Wednesday afternoon.
Pictures posted to social media show smoke billowing from the building, which houses the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
An update posted to the Fife jammer locations Facebook page said that the fire was under control.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: “We initially mobilised two appliances, and then made up to four appliances.
“The call came in at 14.24 and then made up to four appliances at 14.35.
“This is a well-developed fire located in the front right of the building.”
The university advised staff in nearby buildings to remain indoors.
A statement read: “There is currently a fire in our New Technology Building on the North Haugh.
“Fire Brigade are on site, all staff and students are accounted for, and staff in nearby buildings have been asked to remain indoors as appropriate.
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“There is a great deal of smoke, and people should avoid the North Haugh if at all possible.
“We do not yet know the cause of the fire, or the extent of the damage, but will update our community as soon as possible."
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