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Inverness firm SJ Travel Centre says its is ‘truly heartbroken’ but vows to carry on despite devastating blaze at Fairways Business Park premises in the Highland capital





The devastated building which housed SJ Travel Centre. The fire destroyed the bases of several businesses, as well as a car, but firefighters were able to stop it spreading to neighbouring buildings such as the Inverness Kart Raceway (seen in the background of this shot). Picture: Callum Mackay.
The devastated building which housed SJ Travel Centre. The fire destroyed the bases of several businesses, as well as a car, but firefighters were able to stop it spreading to neighbouring buildings such as the Inverness Kart Raceway (seen in the background of this shot). Picture: Callum Mackay.

A business devastated in a major fire in Inverness has described the blaze as "truly heartbreaking" - but has vowed that it remains "very much operational".

SJ Travel Centre was one of several businesses housed within a building in Fairways Business Park that was completely gutted by the fire in the early hours of Sunday morning.

At daybreak it became clear that despite the sterling efforts of emergency services in preventing the spread of the fire to neighbouring businesses, the building itself had been left a ruined shell.

Companies which had units within the building included SJ Travel Centre, Hair Chic, Scottish Premium Seafood and Harry Gows,

And reacting to the massive blow, SJ Travel Centre has described the blaze as “devastating” but vowed to continue its operations, which “are still very much operational”.

Commenting on its Facebook page, the company said: “As many of you may have heard, a devastating fire broke out last night, and unfortunately, our offices have been badly affected. While our physical space is temporarily closed, we want to reassure you that we are still very much operational.

“All our systems are cloud-based, and we will be fully up and running remotely from tomorrow. You can continue to reach us by phone at 01463 240467 or via email at enquiries@sjtravelcentre.com.

“We are truly heartbroken by what has happened, but at the end of the day, the most important thing is that no one was hurt. Buildings and belongings can be replaced - people cannot. Thank you all for your support and understanding during this time.

“We’ll keep you updated.”

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