Small fire at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital ‘sparked by cigarette’
A fire at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow was likely caused by a discarded cigarette, according to the health board.
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Firefighters respond to incident at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Emergency services are dealing with an ongoing incident at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Driver taken to hospital following one-vehicle crash on north-east road
A driver has been taken to hospital following a one-vehicle crash near Turriff.
Two hurt in one-vehicle crash on north-east road
Two people have been involved in a one-vehicle crash on a road between Westhill and Blackburn.
Man dies in Greenock flat fire
A man has died in a fire at a flat in Inverclyde.
North-east councillors agree priorities for new fire plan
Councillors have agreed a set of priorities for a new fire and rescue plan for Aberdeenshire.
Waverley Steamer ends sailing season as 24 people injured in pier crash
The recently relaunched Waverley Steamer has cancelled the rest of its sailings this season after it crashed into a pier on Arran.
North-east fire crews called out to more than 2,000 incidents in past year
In 2019/20, there was 22 casualties reported, and two fatalities, compared with 20 casualties in 2018/19, and one fatality.
Residents rescued by boat from flooded homes
Residents have been rescued from their homes by firefighters with boats following flooding in central Scotland.
Woman charged with attempted murder after Aberdeen flat fire
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a flat fire in Aberdeen last month.
Teenager charged over fire at former Fife high school
A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with a fire at a former Fife high school.
Crews called to fire at home in north-east village
Crews were called to a north-east village this evening to tackle a fire in a property.
Specialist north-east firefighters ready for rescue missions
A team of newly-trained specialist firefighters based in the north-east are ready for their first missions.
Video: North-east search and rescue dog Diesel retires aged 11
Diesel, a Springer Spaniel, has responded to more than 300 incidents across Scotland since he started working in 2012.
Fire service issues warning after blaze at north-east beauty spot
The fire service has issued a warning after a blaze at a north-east beauty spot.
Crew fights tyre blaze in Aberdeen city centre
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze in Aberdeen city centre after some tyres caught alight.
Firefighters work through night to tackle blaze at former Fife high school
Firefighters have worked through the night to get a fire at an empty Fife school under control.
Fire breaks out at former Fife high school
Firefighters are working to contain a blaze at a former high school in Fife.
Train collides with car in Johnstone
The driver of a car that was on a railway line is believed to have survived after the vehicle was hit by a train near Glasgow, police have said.
Crews called to tackle fire in Aberdeen home
Firefighters were called to tackle a fire in an Aberdeen home.
Dozens rescued from motorway and caravan park amid severe weather
Dozens of people had to be rescued from cars submerged in floodwater on a motorway and from a caravan park hit by a landslide after heavy rain and thunderstorms swept the country.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms bring travel disruption
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have caused travel disruption and flooding in several parts of Scotland.
Fire crews extinguish blaze in Aberdeen park
Fire crews have attended a blaze in a city park.
Councillor praises community response after cyclist seriously injured in north-east crash
A councillor has thanked a north-east community for their response after a cyclist was seriously injured in a crash.
Junction partially shut as fire crews tackle electrical fire in Aberdeen
A section of a busy Aberdeen road was shut this afternoon due to a fire.
Cyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries following crash with lorry in north-east
A cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash with a lorry on a north-east road.
Emergency services called to fire at Aberdeen flat
Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at an Aberdeen flat.
Emergency services called to crash involving minibus on A90
Emergency services have been called to a crash involving a minibus on the A90 this afternoon.
North-east MSP encourages people to sign up to become retained firefighters
A north-east MSP is encouraging members of the public to volunteer as retained firefighters.
Video: Aberdeen dad tells how his family was ready to jump from window to flee flat fire
Police investigating a deliberate blaze at city flats are looking to speak to two women thought to be in the area at the time.