Hayes Garden Land fire: Popular family-run Ayrshire garden centre 'burns down' in overnight blaze
The incident is ongoing, with fire crews still at the scene.
A family-run garden centre in Ayrshire has “burnt down” in a blaze that engulfed the building overnight.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to Hayes Garden Land, near the village Symington, at 2.16am on Monday morning.
Two fire appliances were deployed to the scene. As of 9.20am, the spokesperson said the incident was “still ongoing” and one fire appliance remains at the building.
No casualties have been reported.
In a statement on Facebook, a spokesperson for the garden centre said: “ We regret to inform you that we will be CLOSED for the foreseeable future - the Garden Centre & Cafe have burned down.”
Locals and customers of the popular spot have been sharing messages of support.
One person said: “So sorry to read this was a lovely place, always busy . Thoughts are with you all.”
Another said: “So sad. Hope everyone is ok. We will miss you - the best garden centre and café around!”
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