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| Major blaze breaks out at depot | Major blaze breaks out at depot |
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| Firefighters have been tackling a major blaze at a warehouse in Portlethen, near Aberdeen. | Firefighters have been tackling a major blaze at a warehouse in Portlethen, near Aberdeen. |
| The blaze at the depot of international removal and personal belongings storage firm, Clark and Rose, in Barclayhill Place was reported at about 1140 GMT. | The blaze at the depot of international removal and personal belongings storage firm, Clark and Rose, in Barclayhill Place was reported at about 1140 GMT. |
| Grampian Fire and Rescue Service said eight appliances and three support vehicles had been sent to the scene. | Grampian Fire and Rescue Service said eight appliances and three support vehicles had been sent to the scene. |
| The fire was brought under control by 1430 GMT. No one is believed to have been hurt in the incident. | The fire was brought under control by 1430 GMT. No one is believed to have been hurt in the incident. |
| The fire devastated a building at the depot and caused the roof to collapse. | The fire devastated a building at the depot and caused the roof to collapse. |
| A fire brigade spokeswoman said crews would remain at the scene overnight. More than 50 firefighters were involved at the height of the blaze. | A fire brigade spokeswoman said crews would remain at the scene overnight. More than 50 firefighters were involved at the height of the blaze. |
| An investigation into the cause is under way. | An investigation into the cause is under way. |
| Clark and Rose offers storage facilities as well as removal services both in the UK and abroad, with a total of more than half a million cubic feet of space between its depots in Portlethen, Stirling and London. | |
| Its website states: "Your belongings will be carefully packed into secure wooden palletized containers, minimizing the risk of damage and exposure to dirt or light." | Its website states: "Your belongings will be carefully packed into secure wooden palletized containers, minimizing the risk of damage and exposure to dirt or light." |
| No one from the company was available for comment. | No one from the company was available for comment. |
| Have you been affected by this fire? Did you have personal belongings stored at the Portlethen warehouse? If you would like to tell us your story, email us at newsonlinescotland@bbc.co.uk |