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| Blaze engulfs historic building | Blaze engulfs historic building |
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| More than 30 firefighters have been tackling a blaze at an unoccupied historic building in Inverness. | |
| Fire crews were sent to Viewhill House on Old Edinburgh Road after the fire was reported at 2035 BST. | |
| The former youth hostel, which was built 170 years ago, has remained empty after plans to convert it into flats were opposed by Historic Scotland. | The former youth hostel, which was built 170 years ago, has remained empty after plans to convert it into flats were opposed by Historic Scotland. |
| Northern Constabulary said no-one had been injured and that the fire had been brought under control. | Northern Constabulary said no-one had been injured and that the fire had been brought under control. |
| Police advised members of the public travelling to the city centre to avoid this area. | |
| It is the second listed building in Inverness to catch fire in less than a week. | It is the second listed building in Inverness to catch fire in less than a week. |