A fire broke out at Leodis halls of residence this evening, forcing the inhabitants of block D to evacuate.

Two fire engines arrived on site to put out the substantial kitchen fire, which caused smoke to billow out of the windows.

The cause of the fire, and the extent of the damage, remains unclear.

After taking refuge in other blocks’ common rooms, D block residents were eventually let back in to their accommodation at 9.30pm.

Jessica Murray

[Image: West and Machell]