7 July 2012 Last updated at 11:01 ET

Fire crews deal with major blaze in Inverness

Four appliances were sent to deal with the fire in Lotland Street

Several fire crews have dealt with a blaze at an industrial unit in Inverness.

Four appliances and an aerial platform were at the scene in the city's Lotland Street, before the fire was brought under control.

The emergency services were alerted to the incident near Inverness Harbour at about 13:40.

Witnesses said thick smoke from the fire spread to large parts of the city, including the city centre.

Smoke rises from the fire before the it was brought under control

Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service (HIFRS) said the fire was now under control.

A spokeswoman confirmed the blaze broke out at an industrial unit.

She added that firefighters were expected to remain on the scene for some time dampening down hot spots.

At the height of the blaze thick black smoke could be seen rising from the scene.

Police said no-one was injured and the fire was not thought to have been started deliberately.

However, Northern Constabulary warned that Cromwell Road and also Lotland Street, between the junction of Cromwell Road and Henderson Road, would be closed until at least 18:00.