Emergency services attended a fire at the abandoned Stoneywood Mill in Bucksburn this morning.
Thick smoke could be seen billowing from the building from across the Granite City.
Police also warned nearby residents to close their windows and doors as a precaution.
Reports were received of a fire ongoing at the building which has been disused for years after the mill went into administration in September 2022.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received a call-out just before 9am on Monday, August 12.
A fire spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.53am on Monday, 12 August to reports of a building fire on Stoneywood Terrace in Aberdeen.
“Operations Control mobilised eight fire engines and a height appliance to the scene.
“There are no casualties, and crews remain in attendance.”
As of 3.30pm, seven appliances remained on scene with firefighters dampening down hotspots, however, they had all left the scene at around 7.30pm.
Images showed thick black smoke billowing out across the surrounding area, which could be seen as far as Great Northern Road.
A police spokesperson said: “As a precaution, local residents are asked to close their windows and doors due to smoke while the fire service deal with the incident.”
One eyewitness was out collecting litter when he smelled smoke.
He said: “I noticed the smell of smoke and kept my distance. It smells like rubbish.”
Staff at the nearby BP’s North Sea HQ were unaffected by the fire with a spokesperson confirming it was “business as usual”.
MSP worried that site becomes ‘another Broadford Works’
Commenting on the incident north-east Scottish Conservative MSP Douglas Lumsden said: “It’s very worrying to see such a large fire occur at Stoneywood Mill.
“Fortunately, no one was hurt but this is a clear warning that action must be taken at the site to prevent it from becoming a haven for firebugs.
“The last thing Aberdeen needs is for Stoneywood Mill to become another Broadford Works but this is the concerning reality if the site remains derelict for years to come.
“It is now approaching two years since the paper mill closed yet there seems to have been little pressure from Aberdeen City Council or the Scottish Government to work with the owner to find a new use for the site.
“I want to thank our firefighters whose quick actions helped to control the blaze and keep our community safe.”
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