A domestic fire on Aberdeen’s Market Street prompted a large emergency services response last night.
Fire crews rushed to the busy Granite City street at around 8.29pm yesterday after reports of a blaze in the city centre.
It is understood the blaze broke out from a washing machine in the basement of the property.
Three appliances were sent to the scene, where a hose reel jet, breathing apparatus and ventilators were in use.
That was after a fire from a “domestic property” broke out, originating from a basement kitchen.
Police vehicles are also understood to have been present on the scene, but the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they left at 11.30pm after working to make the surroundings safe.
Now, a pair of washing machines, with visible burn marks, which have been left discarded on Exchange Street, have been spotted this morning.
Aberdeen emergency services rushed to Market Street fire
A SRFS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.29pm on Wednesday, December 11, to reports of a fire within a domestic property on Market Street in Aberdeen.
“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances to the scene, and crews extinguished the fire.
“There were no casualties, and firefighters left the scene after ensuring the area was safe.”
Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
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