Firefighters tackle blaze at Aviemore home caused by lightening

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called out to Grampian View in Aviemore.

Author: Liam RossPublished 12th Aug 2024
Last updated 12th Aug 2024

A house in the Highlands has caught fire after it was struck by lightening.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called out to Grampian View in Aviemore.

Images and videos from social media show flames coming from the roof of a house.

There are no reported casualties.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10am on Monday, 12 August, to reports of a dwelling fire following a lightning strike on Grampian View, Aviemore.

“Operations Control mobilised four appliances and a height vehicle, and firefighters remain on the scene.

“There were no reported casualties.”

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Scotland was in place from 2am on Monday until 1pm.