Overnight Blaze Devastates Businesses in Inverness

March 9, 2025 - 12:59

Emergency services were called to Fairways Business Park at about midnight on Saturday following reports of a significant fire. The inferno quickly engulfed multiple units within the business complex, leading to extensive damage and destruction. Firefighters arrived promptly and worked tirelessly to bring the flames under control, but the scale of the blaze posed considerable challenges.

Witnesses reported hearing explosions and seeing thick plumes of smoke rising into the night sky. Local residents were advised to stay indoors as a precaution due to the heavy smoke. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries, but the loss to the businesses affected is expected to be substantial.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and a thorough assessment of the damage will be conducted in the coming days. The community has expressed its support for the affected businesses, many of which played vital roles in the local economy.