Residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed after a fire at an industrial estate in Irvine sent a large plume of smoke across the area.
Emergency services were called to Murdoch Place, off Shewalton Road, at around 4.20pm on Tuesday following reports of a blaze.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the fire involved refuse at an industrial premises, with smoke travelling west from the site.
Four fire appliances and a high-reach vehicle were dispatched, with firefighters working to bring the incident under control and make the area safe.
Police Scotland officers also attended and said the fire had been contained.
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However, emergency services issued a warning to nearby residents because of the volume of smoke.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "A large plume of smoke from a fire affecting refuse at an industrial estate in Murdoch Place, Irvine, is travelling west.
"Nearby residents are being advised to close all windows and doors to help prevent smoke entering their homes and reduce the risk of smoke inhalation."
Motorists were also urged to take care on surrounding roads, including the A78, because of reduced visibility from the smoke.
Murdoch Place was closed at its junction with Shewalton Road while emergency crews dealt with the incident, and members of the public were asked to avoid the area.
Police Scotland said: "Officers are in attendance with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the incident is contained.
"There are no reported injuries."
There was no immediate indication of what caused the fire.
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