Man dies following fire in Scott Street, Perth

We can confirm that one man has died following a serious fire at a residential building in Perth.

Around 1.50am on Saturday, 14 June 2025, officers patrolling the area discovered the fire at Scott Street. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Ambulance Service responded.

A man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Two firefighters also sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.

Neighbouring blocks of flats were also evacuated, and those residents are being supported by partner agencies.

Chief Superintendent Nicola Russell, Divisional Commander for Tayside said: “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this incident.

“Investigations are at a very early stage to establish the full circumstances of what has happened. We are conducting a joint investigation with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

“As part of our investigations a temporary airspace restriction is place in the Scott Street and South Street areas in Perth until 1pm on Wednesday, 18 June, 2025 for security and your safety. Restrictions include drones. You must check if it is legal to fly in your area. Drone users are responsible. It is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.

“A police cordon remains in place and members of the public are asked to avoid the area.

Deputy Assistant Chief Officer Andy Girrity of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “On arrival, firefighters found the roof of a four-storey residential building well alight. Initially, three appliances were mobilised, but due to the severity of the blaze and structural collapses, a total of twelve appliances were involved at the height of the incident.

“Five casualties, including one firefighter injured by falling masonry, were passed into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service.

“The incident has now been scaled back, and two appliances and one height vehicle remain on scene to dampen down hotspots.”

Road closures remain in place at Scott Street and South Street.