Homes evacuated as road remains closed after house fire

Homes were evacuated as a fire affected houses in Aberdeenshire, with one road remaining closed.

Emergency services were called around 5.40pm on Saturday to a fire at a property on Swann Place in Ballater.

There were no reports of any injuries and four properties were evacuated as a result.

Images from the scene showed some properties had sustained significant damage due to the fire.

Colin Wight

Colin Wight

Police say enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause.

A Police Scotland statement read: “We received a report of a fire at a premises on Swann Place, Ballater, around 5.40pm on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

“Emergency services attended, there were no reports of any injuries and four properties were evacuated as a result.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.

“Swann Place has since re-opened however a section of Provost Craig Road remains closed making it a no through road.”

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it sent four appliances to the scene including a height vehicle, and specialist resources to the scene.

Residents were told to keep their doors and windows closed.

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