One Person Feared Dead Following Highland Blaze

It is feared that one person has died while another has been injured in a large building fire.

Published 2nd Feb 2015

It is feared that one person has died while another has been injured in a large building fire.

Firefighters were called to the blaze in Rosehall, Sutherland, at around 9.30pm on Saturday.

A 62-year-old woman suffered injuries to her hand and face and was treated at the scene, while another person who was believed to have been inside the building remains unaccounted for.

At the height of the fire 19 crew and four appliances were involved in the operation.

The blaze has been extinguished and police and fire rescue remain at the scene to investigate.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said: One casualty has been taken to hospital but unfortunately another remains unaccounted for at this time.

It is too early to state the cause of the fire at this time, but a full investigation will be carried out by fire and police when the incident comes to a close.''