EAST Ayrshire Council has announced that parts of King Street in Kilmarnock will remain closed following a recent fire.
The fire occurred last week, and efforts are ongoing by council teams, demolition crews, and shop owners to clear the debris.
The council emphasised that safety remains the top priority, resulting in the continued closure of sections of King Street, including some retailers.
Pedestrian access is now permitted at both ends of King Street, but the area between Marks and Spencer and the Bank of Scotland remains closed.
Shops within this cordoned-off section are still shut, including a card shop, WH Smith, Ramsdens, Tui, Card Factory, O2, Cash Generator, Boots Opticians, Boots, Smile Dental Practice, the Salvation Army, and Project Pop Up Scotland.
Other businesses are now accessible, but some are not yet ready to reopen due to the fire's disruption.
The Bank of Scotland is expected to reopen for business tomorrow.
Demolition contractors are currently on-site preparing for the next phase of demolition along Sandbed Street.
The council stated that full details of the demolition plan would be confirmed in the next few days.
The council has thanked the public for their patience as the clean-up operation continues.
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