Man Who Died After Fire At Flat In Aberdeen’s Hilton Area Identified: The man who tragically died in a house fire in Aberdeen has been identified as 61-year-old Derek Stewart. Local residents confirmed that Stewart was the victim of the incident that took place at his home on Hilton’s Middlefield Crescent. Emergency services responded to the fire in the early hours of Thursday morning, June 6, after an alarm was raised. Black smoke was seen billowing from the windows of the property, which later shattered due to the intense blaze. The walls of the home were left charred by the flames, as reported by the Daily Record.
Area Commander Andrew Wright of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Local Senior Officer for Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray expressed his condolences following the tragedy. “We were alerted at 7.05 am on Thursday, 6 June to reports of a fire within a flat on Middlefield Crescent, Aberdeen,” said Wright. “Operations Control mobilized three appliances to the scene, and crews worked diligently to extinguish the fire. Sadly, a man passed away at the scene.” The cause of the fire is currently under investigation as authorities work to determine what led to the tragic event.
The community has been left in shock by the sudden loss, and tributes have poured in for Derek Stewart. Local residents described Stewart as a kind and friendly neighbor who will be greatly missed. The incident has highlighted the importance of fire safety and the need for vigilance in preventing such tragedies. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service continues to offer support to those affected by the fire and is working closely with other agencies to provide assistance to the community during this difficult time. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding the investigation and any potential causes identified by fire safety officials
