Council officials raised the alarm at around 11.30am today. Image: DC Thomson.
An Aberdeen street was cordoned off today following concerns of falling masonry.
Aberdeen City Council called in firefighters to secure several loose chimneys on Rose Street.
Two fire appliances attended with firefighters tasked to stabilise the structures.
Firefighters were requested by Aberdeen City Council to close Rose Street as they addressed concerns surrounding loose chimneys. Image: Ryan Duff/ DC Thomson.
The street, located between Union Street and Skene Street, was sealed off following concerns for public safety.
The road has since reopened.
Firefighters work to secure loose chimneys
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was first alerted to the concerns by council officials at 11.30am this morning.
Appliances from Central Station and North Anderson Drive were tasked to the incident.
Rose Street in Aberdeen was cordoned off as firefighters used an aerial appliance to secure the loose chimneys. Image: Ryan Duff/ DC Thomson.
Firefighters have been using the aerial on the height appliance to reach the roof before using small tools to secure the chimneys into place.
The stop message was received at 12.41pm.
Aberdeen City Council has been contacted for comment.
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Firefighters secure loose chimneys in Aberdeen Street
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