Firefighters tackle blaze at restaurant in Aberdeen

Smoke billowed from the back of Vovem steakhouse

Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a restaurant in Aberdeen city centre.

Around 30 firefighters and other emergency crews were called to Vovem steakhouse on Union Street just before noon on Thursday.

Flames and smoke could be seen coming through the roof at the back of the building. The Scottish Ambulance Service said one person was taken to hospital.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said eight fire engines and specialist resources were sent to the blaze that was "well alight". It was extinguished by 17:30.

Vovem later posted on social media it would be closed until further notice, due to "devastating damage".

Closures had been put in place on Union Street, Summer Street, Union Wynd and Little Chapel Street.

Flames could be seen coming from the roof of the restaurant

Fire crews cordon off the road outside the restaurant on Union Street