Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at a multi-storey building in Perth which broke out in the early hours.

Crews were sent to the scene at the junction of Scott Street and South Street at about 01:30 and about 11 fire engines remained at the scene by 08:00.

The roof of the red sandstone building - where the Royal Bar is on the ground floor - has been completely destroyed.

Police have closed off Scott Street, South Street and Canal Street. People have been urged to avoid the area.