Sixty firefighters called to tackle blaze at Aberdeen secondary school

A secondary school is closed to both staff and pupils on Wednesday following an overnight fire on the first floor of the building.

Emergency services were called to Dyce Academy at 11.56pm on Tuesday following reports of a blaze at the building.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed six fire appliances and one height vehicle along with around 60 firefighters to extinguish the flames on the first floor.

No one was injured and crews left the scene once the area was made safe.

Emergency services were called to Dyce Academy at 11.56pm on Tuesday following reports of a blaze at the building. STV News

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 now under way to establish the cause of the fire

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.

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

The local authority has advised that further updates will be provided to parents, carers and teachers throughout the day.

An Aberdeen City Council social media post read: “Dyce Academy is closed today (Wednesday, February 19) following a fire overnight.

“The school will provide updates to parents, carers and teachers during the day.”