Firefighter in hospital after tackling Peterhead blaze
The fire is being treated as wilful
A firefighter has been taken to hospital and properties were evacuated following a blaze at a block of flats in Peterhead.
Emergency services were called to the scene on King Street at around 4.20am.
The 58-year-old fireman was taken to ARI after suffering a fall while working to extinguish the flames.
Police are treating the fire as wilful – the street was partially closed but is now back open.
Following the incident, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 4.20am on Tuesday, 17 September, 2024 we were called to a report of a fire in a block of flats on King Street, Peterhead.
"Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
"A number of properties have been evacuated.
"A 58-year-old man - a fire fighter - was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment to injuries following a fall.
"King Street remains closed between Ugie Street and Windmill Street.
"Enquiries remain ongoing however the fire is being treated as wilful."