Fire at disused textile factory closes roads in city centre

Fire: Blaze in Maberly Street caused traffic disruption.

Firefighters in Aberdeen have battled a blaze at an old textile factory.

The fire, which broke out at around 7.45pm on Monday, took place at the disused building in the city’s Maberly Street.

Grampian Police assisted the fire service and closed Maberly Street and Ann Street for a few hours, with traffic diversions in place.

Fifteen firefighters dealt with the blaze.

The fire was brought under control at around 9.05pm but officers remained in attendance.

An investigation into the incident will be launched.

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