Fire crews are tackling a blaze on an East Ayrshire industrial estate.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was alerted to the fire at Rowallan Business Park in Kilmarnock, just before 6.10am on Thursday.

Firefighters board a height appliance to help stop the fire. (Ryan McDougall/PA)
Firefighters board a height appliance to help stop the fire (Ryan McDougall/PA)

Six fire appliances, two height appliances, and specialist resources remained at the scene at 12.30pm.

There are no reports of any injuries, but locals have been told to keep windows and doors shut because of the risk of smoke inhalation.

The fire has damaged much of the building. (Ryan McDougall/PA)
The fire has damaged much of the building (Ryan McDougall/PA)

A fire service spokesperson said: “SFRS was alerted at 6.09am on Thursday to reports of a building fire within Rowallan Business Park at Southcraig Avenue, Kilmarnock.

“We have six fire appliances, two high-reach appliances and specialist resources on scene.

SFRS responded to the fire at around 6am on Thursday. (Ryan McDougall/PA)
SFRS responded to the fire at around 6am on Thursday (Ryan McDougall/PA)

“Due to high levels of smoke in the area, residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.

There are no reported casualties and crews remain in attendance.”