Residents have been evacuated after a fire broke out in a Kirkcaldy care home.
The alarm was raised at Raith Manor, run by Abbotsford, at 10.43am on Wednesday.
Fire crews from Kirkcaldy, Burntisland and Methil were in attendance.
All those inside the building got out safely.
The fire was in a second-floor bathroom at the care home but the cause has not been confirmed.
One eyewitness told The Courier that he saw a number of firefighters entering and leaving the building.
Taxis called for affected residents after Kirkcaldy care home fire
He said: “Four fire engines are at the entrance to the care home and I’ve seen a number of firefighters going in and out of a ground floor doorway.
“Staff have been assisting elderly residents, some of whom are in wheelchairs and a number of whom are wrapped in blankets to keep warm.
“Some family members are also at the scene assisting their relatives.
“Taxis have also been arriving to take some of the residents affected away.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were first called to a fire at the care home on Sunny Braes Court at 10:43am on Wednesday.
“We located the blaze and four appliances were sent to the scene.
“We received the stop message at 12.38pm.”
In a statement released by Abbotsford Care, it was confirmed all residents and staff are safe.
The fire department will asses the building before residents can return.
‘Swift response’ to Kirkcaldy care home fire
A spokesperson for Abbotsford Care said: “We express our deepest gratitude to the swift response of the emergency services and our dedicated staff who efficiently executed the evacuation plan.
“We are working closely with them to provide ongoing support to our residents and to keep the lines of communication open.
“We want to assure everyone that all residents and staff are safe, and their well-being remains our top priority.”
Police Scotland was asked for comment.
