Two cars have been destroyed after a fire outside Stonehaven properties.
The incident took place at Woodcot Court in the town at about 4.30am on Friday.
Two cars, which are parked next to each other in a private car park, are completely burnt out after the early-morning fire.
Fire crews rushed to the scene and successfully extinguished the flames within 45 minutes.
A resident, who did not want to be named, said they woke up to see a fire engine in the street that was completely filled with smoke.
The cause of the blaze has not been confirmed.
Cars catch fire in Stonehaven
A spokesperson from the fire service said: “We received the call at 4.39am and dispatched one appliance from Stonehaven.
“Crews used two breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet. The stop message came in at 5.26am.”
Officers remain at the scene this morning and have set up a cordon around the burnt out vehicles.
A white Ford Ka and a white Hyundai car were involved. The fire does not appear to have spread to any other vehicles.
Police have been contacted for comment.
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