Two people in hospital as fire engulfs terrace house in Aberdeen

Two people have been taken to hospital as fire crews continue to battle a significant blaze on a terrace in Aberdeen.

Emergency services were called to Summerfield Terrace at around 9.07am on Tuesday following reports of a dwelling fire.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched six engines and speciality vehicles in an effort to extinguish the blaze.

Four ambulances and a critical care team are also in attendance. Two people have been taken to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the incident another individual was treated at the scene.

Videos on social media show flames bursting from the roof and smoke billowing over the city.

A number of neighbouring properties have been evacuated as fire crews attempt to calm the flames.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call today at 9.12am to attend an incident on Summerfield Terrace in Aberdeen.

“We dispatched a number of resources to the scene, including four ambulances and our special operations and critical care team. Our first resource arrived within six minutes, and we transported two patients to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and treated a further patient at the scene.”

Police Scotland has urged members of the public to avoid the area.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 9.07am on Tuesday, April 7 to reports of a dwelling fire on Summerfield Terrace, Aberdeen.

“Operations Control mobilised six appliances and specialty vehicles to the scene.

“Crews remain in attendance.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “Summerfield Terrace in Aberdeen is closed following a fire reported to police around 9.20am on Tuesday, April 7.

“Emergency services are in attendance and a number of properties have been evacuated.

“The public is advised to avoid the area.”