A man was rushed to hospital after a major blaze destroyed a house in Perth on Friday evening.
Emergency services were called to tackle the blaze at an address on Crieff Road just after 8pm.
One person has been injured and taken to Ninewells Hospital for treatment. No further details on his condition or age have been shared.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed the fire service requested police to close a section of the road while fire crews tackled the blaze.
As the fire raged on, the roof of the Perth property appeared to collapse.
An eyewitness said: “A fourth fire engine and an unmarked police vehicle have just joined the others.
“Smoke is still billowing from the building and has started making its way out of the gable end brickwork.
“It looks like the fire crews are entering the adjoining property and more hoses are being laid out to quell the smoke.”
A total of four fire engines attended as well as a height appliance. Crews remained at the scene for almost 12 hours with the last appliance leaving just before 7.30am Saturday.
It’s understood firefighters will return to the scene on Saturday to survey the home and further assess the condition of the building.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received the first call at 8.14pm with a report of a house fire at an address on Crieff Road, Perth.
“Four appliances were sent out and one casualty, a male, was transported to Ninewells Hospital.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We got the call just before 8:30pm with reports of a house fire.
“The fire service requested the police to close a section of the road.”
Police Scotland has been asked for further information on the man’s condition.
