A huge blaze ripped through an abandoned school in Perth, Scotland, overnight. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed its firefighters were at the scene, tackling the blaze.

The service said: "We are currently in attendance at a fire affecting a derelict building on Muirton Place in Perth.

"Members of the public no longer need to alert our Operations Control room about this fire. We have six appliances at the scene."

Police Scotland have been contacted for more information.

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