Aberdeen School Fire Deliberate, Academy Closed for Remainder of Week

A fire occurred at Dyce Academy in Aberdeen. The school will remain closed to everyone this week. The fire started just after midnight on Wednesday, and firefighters and police responded immediately. Approximately sixty firefighters worked diligently to extinguish the blaze.

The school closed on Wednesday due to the fire, and the reopening date remains uncertain. The council believes a portion of the building sustained significant damage, including smoke and water damage inside. Consequently, the school will remain closed today and tomorrow.

Students will engage in online learning using Google Classrooms. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire. Police have determined that the fire was started intentionally and are investigating to identify the perpetrator.

Detective Constable Alex Currie is seeking public assistance, urging anyone with information to contact 101 and reference incident number 0038 of February 19, 2025. Alternatively, individuals can contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

The council confirms that Dyce Academy remains closed, and staff are currently unable to assess the full extent of the damage. While the fire appears contained to a limited number of rooms, smoke and water have caused considerable harm, necessitating repairs before anyone can return.

The council anticipates the school will remain closed for the duration of the week, with a reassessment scheduled for tomorrow. The school will provide updates to parents on Friday and is actively considering learning options for the following week. Lessons will be available online via Google Classrooms on Thursday and Friday, with students utilizing Chromebooks or other devices to participate.