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Nick Nairn restaurant badly damaged by fire

Fire crews tackle Nick Nairn restaurant blaze

More than 30 firefighters were involved in tackling a blaze at a Nick Nairn restaurant near Stirling.

Fire crews called to Nick's on Henderson Street in Bridge of Allan at 20:17 on Saturday found a "well developed" fire in the kitchen.

Pictures on social media showed smoke and flames pouring from the rear of the building.

Six fire engines and a command support unit were sent to the scene.

Two people were treated for the effects of breathing in smoke but no-one was seriously injured.

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Flames could be seen shooting from the rear of the building

In a tweet Nairn said there had been a "terrible fire" but that "thankfully all staff and customers unhurt".

"Huge respect and thanks to the emergency services who were incredible," he added.

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In a second post the chef said he was "processing the enormity" of the fire but added that he was "overwhelmed by the love".

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A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said two crews were initially sent from Dunblane and Tillicoultry.

A spokesperson said: "On arrival crews confirmed this was a well-developed fire within the kitchen and requested further attendance."

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Pictures taken on Sunday morning showed the main part of the restaurant had smoke damage

Further appliances and a command support unit were then sent.

Nick Nairn, 62, is one of Scotland's best known celebrity chefs. Brought up in Callander, he opened his first restaurant, Braeval, near Aberfoyle in 1986 before being awarded a Michelin star five years later.

In recent years much of his focus has been on his cookery school at Lake of Menteith.