Aberdeen fire: Investigation launched as major blaze at derelict building closes several roads
Six appliances were sent to the scene.
Several roads in Aberdeen are closed after firefighters extinguished a “well-developed” fire at a derelict four-storey building in Aberdeen.
Fire crews were called to Ruby Place at 1.37pm on Wednesday. Six appliances were deployed to tackle the blaze, which was on the third floor of the building.
Firefighters have now extinguished the fire but crews remain on the scene.
Ruby Place, Crimon Place, North Silver Street and part of Golden Square have been closed and police have urged people to stay away from the area.
An investigation into the fire has been launched.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 1.37pm on Wednesday, 28 January, to reports of a derelict building fire at Ruby Place, Aberdeen.
“Operations Control mobilised six appliances plus specialist resources to the scene and firefighters extinguished a well-developed fire affecting the 3rd floor of a four-storey building.
“There were no casualties and crews remain on scene to dampen down hot spots.
“A joint investigation alongside Police Scotland colleagues is now ongoing.”