Joint investigation ongoing following serious fire on Scott Street, Perth

A joint investigation is ongoing following a serious fire at a residential building in Perth on Saturday, 14 June.

Around 1.50am officers were patrolling the area of Scott Street when they discovered the fire and emergency services attended.

One man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been recovered from the premises. Formal identification has still to take place.

An 8-year-old girl and a 27-year-old man were taken to hospital for treatment.

Two firefighters also sustained injuries and received medical attention.

A number of properties were evacuated and residents are being supported by partner agencies.

Enquiries to establish the cause of the fire remain ongoing and a joint investigation has been launched with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

The building has been assessed and will need to be demolished in due course. Road closures will remain in place on South Street and Scott Street while enquiries and work on the building is ongoing.

A temporary airspace restriction is also in place in the Scott Street and South Street areas of Perth until 1pm on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025 for security and safety. Restrictions include drones and people must check if it is legal to fly in your area as it is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.

Chief Superintendent Nicola Russell, Divisional Commander for Tayside said: “Our thoughts remain with all those impacted by this fire.

“Our enquiries remain ongoing to establish the cause of the fire and we would like to thank the local community for their co-operation and support and officers remain in the area.

“Road closures and cordons remain in place to ensure safety and allow enquiries to be carried out.

“We are reviewing CCTV and speaking to residents and I would appeal for anyone with any information which could assist to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0380 of 14 June, 2025.