Emergency services raced to the scene around 5.27pm this evening
Flames have engulfed the crumbling Ayr building which is earmarked for demolition by council chiefs.
The inferno has sparked a huge emergency response with 13 fire appliances currently on the scene with as crews try and tackle the blaze. Shocking pictures show how the blaze has singed the top of the white protective covering - exposing the roof.
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