Firefighters called to two city blazes within an hour

Firefighters have been called to two fires in the city this evening.

Teams from Altens and Aberdeen Central were called to a blaze on the sixth floor of Thistle Court, on the city’s Rose Place, at 5.36pm.

Rubbish was found alight in the “common close” area of the building.

Firefighters brought the incidents under control by 6pm.

Fire and rescue teams have also been called to a first floor flat on Bedford Road.

Two crews from North Anderson Drive are still dealing with the incident, which took place in the kitchen area of the property.