Overnight blaze at Scots high school was 'wilful' police say

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Police are treating an overnight blaze at a high school in Aberdeen as wilful. Emergency crews, including 60 firefighters, were called to Dyce Academy just before midnight on Tuesday.

It is understood a fire had broken out on the first floor of the school and six appliances and one height vehicle tackled the blaze, which was later extinguished.

Luckily, no one was injured. However, investigators have now said that the fire is being as wilful as enquiries continue. Police Scotland are asking for anyone with 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.”Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.