St Andrews University fire: Crews battle 'well-developed' blaze

Four appliances were dispatched to the fire in a single-storey building on the North Haugh after it was reported at about 2.20pm on Wednesday.

It is understood the building is used for teaching space. There are no reported casualties.

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.”

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Fire now ‘under control’

The university reported shortly before 5pm that the blaze in the single-storey building was now “under control”, but fire crews remained at the scene.

“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remain on scene damping down,” a spokesperson said.

“The fire appears to have been contained to a storage area in one corner of the building, although we expect the wider premises to be considerably affected by smoke and water.

“It is safe to come and go from North Haugh buildings outwith the close cordon set up by the fire service, and we’re very grateful to our staff for their co-operation and support.

“We will be reaching out as soon as possible to schools and units who may be affected by loss of access to this building.

“Investigations will now take place to establish the cause.”