Fire Incident in Aberdeen
Two individuals were transported to hospital following a significant fire at a residential property in Aberdeen. The incident occurred in the Summerfield Terrace area on Tuesday morning.
Flames were visible emerging through the roof of the building, producing smoke that spread across the city centre skyline.
Emergency Response
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) deployed multiple units to the scene, including a height vehicle to assist in firefighting efforts.
The Scottish Ambulance Service responded by dispatching four ambulances along with a special operations and critical care team.
Two casualties were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, while another patient received treatment at the scene.
"Our first resource arrived within six minutes and we transported two patients to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and treated a further patient at the scene," a spokesperson from the Scottish Ambulance Service said.
Additional Details
The SFRS was alerted shortly after 09:00 and mobilised six appliances and specialty vehicles to address the fire.
"Operations control mobilised six appliances and specialty vehicles to the scene," the SFRS stated.
Police Scotland confirmed that several properties were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Police Scotland said "a number of properties" had been evacuated.
Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area to ensure safety and allow emergency services to operate effectively.
