Homes evacuated as firefighters tackle house blaze
Police are investigating the cause of house fire in Ballater in Aberdeenshire which led to nearby homes being evacuated.
Firefighters were called to the incident at a one-storey building in Swann Place in the village at 17:25 on Saturday.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it sent four appliances, a height vehicle, and specialist resources to the scene.
There are no reports of any injuries, but local residents were told to keep their doors and windows closed during the incident.
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