BBCSeveral roads have been closed and properties evacuated after firefighters were called out to tackle a serious blaze near Aberdeen FC’s Pittodrie Stadium
Emergency services were called to the fire at a garage premises on Merkland Road East at about 08:00.
Police Scotland said it had closed Merkland Road East, Ardarroch Road and Pittodrie Street as a result.
Motorists were asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes until further notice.
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Fubar NewsKing Street remains open to traffic and the Aberdeen FC shop and ticket office was temporarily closed.
A plume of dark smoke could be seen across the Aberdeen skyline due to the fire.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said: “Operations Control initially mobilised two appliances to the scene, and firefighters called for a further five appliances to support them.
“There are no reports of any casualties. Police Scotland are evacuating nearby properties”.
