Fire crews called out to derelict factory site

Fire crews have been called out to a derelict factory in the south of Scotland.

Police Scotland said it had been assisting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with the incident at the old Interfloor site on the outskirts of Dumfries at about 13:30.

They asked the public to stay away from the area while it was made safe.

There were no reports of any injuries and anyone who saw anything suspicious has been asked to contact police.