Six dogs die and two homes destroyed in devastating Aberdeenshire fire
The blaze in Laurencekirk on Saturday night forced the closure of the A90
Last updated 4th Jan 2026
Six dogs have died in a devastating fire that's completely destroyed two Aberdeenshire homes.
The blaze broke out at a terraced cottage in Laurencekirk near the A90 around 7.30 last night and spread next door.
Six appliances and a high reach vehicle scrambled to the scene and the road was closed.
A post on social media by the homeowner said the house was "completely gone", along with a neighbouring building.
They wrote: "Sadly we lost our six dogs and everything else, we are truly devastated but grateful for the well wishes."
They added "everyone is alright and we're sorry for the inconvenience" to road users on the A90.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.40pm on Saturday January 3, police were called to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Service following a report of a fire at a property off the A90 at Laurencekirk.
"There were no injuries reported and a joint investigation will be carried out to establish the cause of the fire.
"The A90 remains closed northbound."
A fire service spokeswoman said on Saturday night: "We were alerted at 7.34pm on Saturday to reports of a dwelling fire affecting a terraced cottage on the A90 south of Laurencekirk, near North Water Bridge.
"Operations control has mobilised six appliances, a water carrier and a high reach vehicle to the scene, where crews are working to make the area safe.
"There are no reported casualties."