Fire breaks out above Perth pub

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with a fire above a popular Perth pub, after the alarm was raised just before 6pm on Friday.

Six appliances from The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are on scene dealing with a flat fire above one of Perth's popular pubs, The Venue. Customers and staff have safely been evacuated due to the on-going incident.

Reports are suggesting the fire started at the front in the abandoned flats that were previously damaged in another incident.

The Scottish Ambulance Service are also on scene however, it's believed there are no serious injuries. The scene remains closed off by Police Scotland.