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A blaze has broken out at a Highland industrial estate with extra fire crews called in to tackle the flames overnight. ‌

At around 6pm on Thursday, emergency services rushed to Coal industrial estate in Banavie, Fort William . ‌

One man was taken to hospital as a precaution and a number of properties were evacuated. ‌

Residents have been asked to keep their windows and doors shut , and to avoid the area entirely if possible.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) previously said it had three appliance at the scene, but at around 10.25pm, it confirmed it now has six appliances present.

A spokesperson for SFRS previously said: “We received a report of a fire at the industrial estate at around 6pm.” ‌

Train operator ScotRail said its West Highlands r

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