Fire crews spent over six hours tackling a house blaze in Thurso on Wednesday. Two engines from Thurso and one from Wick dealt with the outbreak at Park Avenue.

A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the call was received at 8.34am and three engines were mobilised.

She said two hose-reel jets were used along with four breathing apparatus and short extension ladders.

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The crews left the scene at just after 2.45pm.

No details are available about the condition of the property or the occupants but it is thought no-one was injured in the fire.

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