Fundraiser launched after six dogs killed in house fire in Aberdeenshire

A fundraiser has been launched after six dogs were killed in a house fire in Aberdeenshire.

Two properties in the Laurencekirk area were engulfed in flames at around 7.40pm on Saturday.

The A90 northbound remained closed on Sunday morning as a result.

A GoFundMe page has been started to help the affected families “ease some of the immediate burden they are facing”.

Money donated will go towards costs of temporary accommodation, clothing, essentials, and day-to-day needs.

Over £12,000 has already been raised.

A statement on the page says: “This evening, our friends and their neighbours have experienced a devastating house fire that has left two families without a home.

“Tragically, they also lost six beloved fur babies, making this loss even more heart-breaking.

“We are raising funds to help ease some of the immediate burden they are facing — including temporary accommodation, clothing, essentials, and day-to-day needs — while they begin the long process of getting things sorted.

“Any donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page to help spread the word.

“Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support during this incredibly difficult time.”

A post on social media by one of the homeowners said the house was “completely gone”, along with a neighbouring building.

They wrote: “Sadly we lost our six dogs and everything else, we are truly devastated but grateful for the well wishes.”

They added “everyone is alright and we’re sorry for the inconvenience” to road users on the A90.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.40pm on Saturday January 3, police were called to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Service following a report of a fire at a property off the A90 at Laurencekirk.

“There were no injuries reported and a joint investigation will be carried out to establish the cause of the fire.

“The A90 remains closed northbound.”

A fire service spokeswoman said on Saturday night: “We were alerted at 7.34pm on Saturday to reports of a dwelling fire affecting a terraced cottage on the A90 south of Laurencekirk, near North Water Bridge.

“Operations control has mobilised six appliances, a water carrier and a high reach vehicle to the scene, where crews are working to make the area safe.

“There are no reported casualties.”

You can donate to the GoFundMe page here.