School closed after dozens of firefighters tackle overnight blaze

A secondary school is closed after dozens of firefighters fought a blaze at the building overnight.

Some 60 firefighters were sent to the Dyce Academy on the outskirts of Aberdeen shortly before midnight on Tuesday.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.56pm on Tuesday, February 18 to reports of a building on fire at Riverview Drive, Dyce, Aberdeen.

“Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances and one height vehicle and approximately 60 firefighters extinguished a fire affecting the first floor of a three-storey building.

“There were no reported casualties and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”

An investigation is ongoing into the cause of the fire.

Aberdeen City Council said the school is closed on Wednesday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.15am on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, police were advised of a fire at Dyce Academy, Riverview Drive, Aberdeen.

“A multi-agency response was initiated and the fire has since been extinguished.

“Inquiries are ongoing into the cause of the fire.”