Firefighters tackle major blaze at uni

MORE than 30 firefighters tackled major blaze in a science building at the University of St Andrews.

Eight fire appliances were sent to the scene after reports of a fire involving suspected hazardous materials, yesterday, just before 5pm.

The biomedical sciences building is in the North Haugh area of the Fife town.

The university said there were no reports of any injuries or anyone in the building.

Images posted on social media showed flames in the windows of the building.

The university tweeted a statement saying: “The Biomedical Sciences building at the University of St Andrews has suffered a serious fire late this afternoon.

“No reports of any injuries or anyone in the building.

“The Fire Brigade are still at the scene.”