Firefighters are tackling a large blaze which broke out at a disused building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street in the early hours.
Crews were sent to the scene next to the old Debenhams building about 02:50 with seven fire engines and three specialist vehicles.
Videos of the fire on social media show large flames emerging from the two top floors of the building with smoke billowing into the street.
By 08:00, the flames appeared to have been brought under control leaving the building with extensive fire damage, particularly on the upper floors and roof.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the incident was still ongoing. Police are on the scene and said inquiries are ongoing.
Princes Street, Frederick Street and Castle Street are closed and police have urged people to avoid the area.
