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Overnight fire at Aberdeen scrap yard being treated as wilful

An investigation into the circumstances of the fire is now ongoing.

Emergency services were called to the Aberdeen scrapyard fire overnight. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Emergency services were called to the Aberdeen scrapyard fire overnight. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

An overnight fire at an Aberdeen scrapyard yesterday is being treated as wilful by police.

An investigation into the blaze is ongoing after damage was caused to property within RGS Hutchison and Sons in the Persley area.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scrapyard just off the A92 at around 12.30am on Saturday.

The fire has caused damage within the scrapyard. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Firefighters from four crews battled the blaze for around 40 minutes before leaving the scene around 1.10am.

Cars and other scrap material were damaged.

The fire occurred at RGS Hutchison and Son scrapyard. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.45am on Saturday, February 15, we were called to a report of a fire at a business on Upper Persley Road, Aberdeen.

“The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”

RGS Hutchison and Sons has been approached for comment. The business remains open.

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