One other man is in hospital and round 40 folks had been evacuated
A person has died and an eight-year-old lady has been taken to hospital after a fireplace ripped by way of a four-storey constructing in Perth, Scotland. A 27-year-old man has additionally been taken to hospital following the hearth on the nook of Scott Road and South Road.
Police Scotland mentioned momentary airspace restrictions are in place throughout Perth Metropolis Centre till 1pm on Wednesday “for safety and security”. The power mentioned the restrictions embrace drones.
The hearth was reported by officers on patrol within the space at round 1.50am on Saturday. A dozen hearth crews had been despatched out to deal with the blaze, with two firefighters being injured, one resulting from falling masonry. Close by buildings had been evacuated with round 40 folks had been pressured to go away their properties.
First Minister John Swinney, who can also be the MSP for Perthshire North, mentioned on social media: “Terribly sorry to listen to of the loss of life of a person within the hearth in Scott Road, Perth and I categorical my sympathy to his household.
“Involved additionally for the situation of those that are receiving hospital remedy. It is a main incident and I’m grateful to the emergency providers.”
A joint investigation has now been launched by the police and hearth providers. Highway closures stay in place at Scott Road and South Road.
Chief Superintendent Nicola Russell, divisional commander for Tayside mentioned: “Our ideas are with all these affected by this incident. Investigations are at a really early stage to determine the total circumstances of what has occurred.
“We’re conducting a joint investigation with Scottish Hearth and Rescue Service. As a part of our investigations a brief airspace restriction is place within the Scott Road and South Road areas in Perth till 1pm on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025 for safety and your security.
“Restrictions embrace drones. You should examine whether it is authorized to fly in your space.
“Drone customers are accountable. It’s a felony offence to fly in restricted airspace.
“A police cordon stays in place and members of the general public are requested to keep away from the realm.”
Andy Girrity, deputy assistant chief officer on the SFRS, added: “On arrival, firefighters discovered the roof of a four-storey residential constructing properly alight.
“Initially, three home equipment had been mobilised, however as a result of severity of the blaze and structural collapses, a complete of twelve home equipment had been concerned on the peak of the incident.
“5 casualties, together with one firefighter injured by falling masonry, had been handed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service. The incident has now been scaled again, and two home equipment and one peak car stay on scene to dampen down hotspots.”
