Woman “unaccounted for” after Highland house fire

A woman is unaccounted for after a house fire in a remote part of the Highlands.

Emergency services were called to a property in the Sangomore area of Durness around 2am today.

The fire was extinguished by firefighters – but the building has been extensively damaged.

Police have confirmed that the woman who lived at the property is unaccounted for.

Her next of kin are aware and efforts are currently ongoing to confirm whether she was in the building.

Detective Inspector Richard Baird said: “A joint investigation with the fire service will be carried out.

Inquiries are at a very early stage, however, initial inquiries would suggest there are no suspicious circumstances.

“Due to the extensive structural damage and uncertainty of the building, gaining access to the property will take some considerable time.

“Structural engineers will advise when it will be safe to enter the property.”

Nobody is else is believed to have been injured.