FIREFIGHTERS remain at the scene of a huge fire has erupted in Dundee city centre.

Shocking images from the scene showed the building completely engulfed in flames last night.

The blaze is believed to have erupted at the abandoned Robertson's furniture building on Barrack Street in the city.

Fire crews were scrambled to the raging inferno - with nine fire engines and a specialist resource deployed.

Fortunately, no casualties were reported inside the burning building.

A witness told The Scottish Sun how quickly the flames spread, claiming: "Even with the best efforts of the fire service the building became an inferno within minutes."

The fire could be seen from all over the city as smoke billowed in the sky.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said that crews remained at the scene this morning.

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Police have blocked off roads around the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6pm on Saturday police were called to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, at the scene of a fire on Barrack Street.

“Emergency Services remain at the scene and the neighbouring streets are currently closed.”

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