In pictures: Dramatic scenes as firefighters tackle beach bar blaze in Lossiemouth

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze this morning which spread from a beach bar to nearby gorse.

Dramatic images, taken by local photographer Liam McBride, show crews on the scene at the Beach Bar in Lossiemouth, Moray.

Extensive damage caused to the building (Liam McBride)

Firefighters at the shore (Liam McBride)

The blaze also began to spread to a nearby area of gorse due to the strong winds.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Crews attempt to control the blaze (Liam McBride)

A firefighter in full breathing apparatus (Liam McBride)

A fire service spokesman said: “The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 6.03am on Saturday, September 22 to a building fire in Lossiemouth.

“Operations Control mobilised a number of resources to the scene at Commerce Road, where a fire had taken hold within a business premises.

The blaze is brought under control (Liam McBride)

Crews continue to work at the bar (Liam McBride)

“Due to the strong winds, the fire had also begun to spread to a nearby area of gorse.

“Crews remain in attendance tackling the fires.

“There are no casualties.”

In a Facebook post, the bar’s owners wrote: “We’re born with dreams….and we work and we work to build those dreams.

“The Beach Bar was my dream and it ended today with a devastating fire. Thanks for all the messages at this time.

“Never give up on your Dreams.”

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In pictures: Dramatic scenes as firefighters tackle beach bar blaze in Lossiemouth