Firefighters are dealing with a major blaze in the Cowgate area of Edinburgh.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said the alarm was raised around 2.50pm on Monday.

Seven fire engines attended the three-storey building, which houses bar and restaurant Ox184.

It later tweeted: "All staff ok - out in plenty of time - no updates - closed till further notice."

A SFRS spokesman said: "Operations Control immediately mobilised four fire appliance to the fire involving a three storey building in the city's Cowgate.

"Firefighters are using powerful water jets to tackle the fire."

There are no reports of any injuries.

More than six hours after the initial 999 call four appliances were still on the scene.

The Cowgate was the scene of a devastating blaze in 2002, which destroyed businesses including nightclub La Belle Angele and comedy venue the Gilded Balloon.