Dyce Academy fire being treated as deliberate as school to remain closed for rest of week
Emergency crews were called to the school shortly after midnight on Wednesday 19 February.
Last updated 19th Feb 2025
Police are treating a fire which broke out at Dyce Academy overnight as deliberate.
Emergency crews were called to the school shortly after midnight on Wednesday 19 February.
Six fire appliances were sent to the scene and crews left the scene at around 5.30am after the flames were put out.
Enquiries remain ongoing however the fire is being treated as wilful.
Officers are now appealing for anyone who may have relevant information to come forward.
Detective Constable Alex Currie said: “Enquiries are ongoing and the fire is being treated as wilful.
“Anyone with information that may assist our investigation should contact 101 quoting incident number 0038 of 19 February 2025.
"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
School closed until next week
Aberdeen city council says Dyce Academy will be closed for the rest of the week.
The local authority adds the blaze has been contained to a small number of rooms however extensive smoke and water damage is expected.
Dyce Academy's headteacher will provide a formal update to parents, carers and school staff on the situation on Friday morning.
The council also says work will be posted to School Google Classrooms tomorrow and Friday and that pupils will be able to gain access from their school Chromebook, or from their own devices using the online app or via the school website.
An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said: “Dyce Academy remains closed to pupils and staff following a fire overnight.
“Council officers and the headteacher have not yet been able to gain access to the school building to fully assess the extent of the damage.
“They have been advised that the fire damage appears to be contained to a small number of rooms, however they expect there to be extensive smoke and water damage, and a need for repair work required before pupils and staff can return to the building.
“In order to fully assess and address the damage, and to ensure that utilities are fully operational, Council officers are working on the assumption that the school will be closed for the remainder of this week (Thursday 20 and Friday 21 February).
“The situation will be reviewed tomorrow (Thursday 20 February).
“The headteacher will provide a formal update to parents, carers and school staff on the situation on Friday morning.
“All options to facilitate pupils’ learning from Monday are being considered.
“School Google Classrooms will be fully operational on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 February, and work will be posted to allow for online learning activities over these two days.
“Overview information will also be shared on Year Group Classrooms.
“Learners will be able to access this from their school Chromebook, or from their own devices using the online app or via the school website.”
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