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Roof of NorScot in Bridge of Don in tatters after blaze

Appliances from across the north-east were called to the fire.

Picture shows cars parked outside industrial building damaged by fire.
Firefighters were called to the Bridge of Don truck and haulage firm on Sunday evening. Image: Ross Hempseed/ DC Thomson.

A Bridge of Don business has sustained extensive damage to its roof after a fire ripped through the unit.

The blaze at truck and haulage firm NorScot on the Parkway was reported at 7.32pm, and it took more than three hours to bring it under control.

It is believed that no one was injured.

Picture showing fire damage to roof and shutter of industrial premises.
Firefighters from across the north-east battled the blaze, which has caused extensive damage to the roof of the premises. Image: Ross Hempseed/ DC Thomson.

Pictures taken at the scene show damage to both the roof and shutters of the premises.

Neighbouring businesses and development are not believed to have sustained any damage.

Staff from the north-east firm returned to work this morning to begin evaluating the damage and clearing away debris.

Drone image of fire at NorScot
Crews working at the scene of the fire on Sunday night. Image: Aberdeenshire Drone Services.

Firefighters scrambled to north-east business

Scores of firefighters from across the region descended on the area on Sunday night to battle the well-developed fire.

Crews from Central, North Anderson Drive, Dyce, Altens, Stonehaven, Peterhead, Inverurie, Ellon and Kintore attended the scene.

Firefighters battled for several hours to bring the blaze under control.

A thermal image of the NorScot fire
A thermal image of the NorScot fire. Image: Aberdeenshire Drone Services.

A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to a fire at NorScot in Bridge of Don at 7.32pm on Sunday evening.

“Crews from Central, North Anderson Drive, Dyce and Altens were all in attendance.

“They were later joined by crews from Stonehaven, Peterhead, Inverurie, Ellon and Kintore.

“Some of the crews were called in to allow others to return to their stations.

“They were tackling a well-developed fire in the building.

Image showing metal fence and fire damaged business.
The fire took more than three hours to bring under control. Image: Ross Hempseed/ DC Thomson.

“There were no injuries reported.

“Police were also in attendance and supported crews by directing traffic in the area.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “Around 7.45pm on Sunday, 9 February, 2025, we were made aware of a fire on Parkway, Aberdeen.

“Officers attended to assist with traffic management.”


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