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Fire crews tackle blaze at Royal Hotel in Dingwall | Fire crews tackle blaze at Royal Hotel in Dingwall |
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Fire crews have been tackling a blaze which broke out at a hotel building in the Highlands. | |
Almost 50 firefighters were called out to the Royal Hotel on Dingwall High Street early on Monday. | |
A number of people were evacuated from the hotel, which is a homeless hostel. The impact on several businesses below the hostel is not yet clear. | |
Northern Constabulary said diversions were being put in place and asked the public to avoid the area at this time. | Northern Constabulary said diversions were being put in place and asked the public to avoid the area at this time. |
A spokesman for Highland Council said: "We're seeking new accommodation for nine homeless clients evacuated from the Royal Hotel as the result of the overnight fire." |
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