Firefighters tackled a large blaze at an Aberdeen school this afternoon.
Crews were called to Northfield Academy following reports of an explosion - with large plumes of black smoke visible for miles around.
Firefighters used a height appliance to reach the flames.
The blaze appeared to have taken hold on an area of the school which was being worked on.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 1.43pm today to reports of a fire at Northfield Academy, Granitehill Place, Aberdeen.
"Operations control mobilised four appliances and one aerial rescue pump to the scene.
"There are no reported casualties at this time."
Aberdeen City Council says pupils will be sent home:
Due to a fire at Northfield Academy, the school has been evacuated. Arrangements are being made for pupils to go home. pic.twitter.com/DUnOVAZraT
— Aberdeen City Council (@AberdeenCC) March 22, 2021
The cause of the blaze has not been confirmed.
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