Emergency services are battling a large fire that has broken out in central Aberdeen. Crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to Park Road near Constitution Street after the alarm was raised shortly before 6pm on Monday, August 17.
Fire crews on scene
As of 7pm, the control room said the situation was ongoing, with four appliances and one height appliance on the scene. Videos shared on social media show grey smoke billowing from the windows and roof of the property. Police and firefighters are seen in another video as crews begin to tackle the blaze.
Road closures and advice
Police Scotland warned residents to keep windows and doors closed and to avoid the area. Road closures are in place on Park Road, Roslin Street, Roslin Place and Constitution Street. There have been no reports of any injuries.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Road closures are in place on Park Road, Roslin Street, Roslin Place and Constitution Street, Aberdeen due to a fire, reported at around 6pm on Monday, August 17. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed. Please avoid the area."
