Evacuated residents return home after serious fire
The serious fire was tackled throughout Wednesday
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Dozens of residents are being allowed to return to their homes after a serious fire near Aberdeen FC's Pittodrie Stadium.
The blaze broke out at a garage on Merkland Road East on Wednesday morning and emergency services evacuated properties and sealed off roads.
Aberdeen City Council said about 95 people had used a rest centre set up at Aberdeen Sports Village.
The local authority said all residents could now return home.
The smoke could be seen across the Aberdeen skyline
The council said it wanted to thank all those who helped, including Red Cross volunteers.
A plume of dark smoke could be seen across the Aberdeen skyline as crews attempted to tackle the blaze.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said seven appliances had been sent to the scene.
There were no injuries.