Ayr High Street has been closed this morning after a serious fire in the early hours.
Extensive damage has been caused to flats at the bottom end of the town, which sit above the World of Art shop.
The roof of the building has been gutted and a large scale emergency response is on scene.
Two fire crews are stationed outside the flats while a high police presence is on the High Street and surrounding areas.
Police have confirmed that pedestrian access in the area is restricted at points and that road closures around the area will be in place all day.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
