Firefighters are battling a blaze at a multi-storey building in Perth that broke out in the early hours of Saturday.

Crews were called to the junction of Scott Street and South Street at around 1.30am and remain at the scene.

Police Scotland said officers have closed off Scott Street, South Street and Canal Street.

The force urged people to avoid the area.

First Minister John Swinney, the MSP for Perthshire North, wrote on social media: "Very concerned to hear of a fire in Scott Street, Perth. Hope everyone is safe."

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