Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Derelict Building in Perth

Emergency services are currently responding to a fire at a derelict building on Muirton Place in Perth.
Credit: Orin Magee

Emergency services are currently responding to a fire at a derelict building, formerly known as Balhousie Primary School, at Muirton Place in Perth.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they are in attendance at the scene, with six fire appliances dispatched to tackle the blaze.

An update issued early this morning advises nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution due to smoke in the area.

Credit: Orin Magee

The public is also being asked not to contact the Operations Control room regarding this incident, as it is already being dealt with by crews on the ground.

Police Scotland have confirmed that an 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with wilful fireraising. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

Send your pictures to us in at news@perthgazette.co.uk

Total
0
Shares
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
1 Comment
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Elaine
Guest
Elaine
1 month ago

You should tell everyone who did it!!! And post it his photo!

Related Posts
Read Article

Supporting children and families in Angus and Perth & Kinross experiencing parental imprisonment

Minister for Children & Young People, Fiona McLeod, joined children’s charity Barnardo’s Scotland, and their partners in Perth Concert Hall, Perth on 13 May 2015 to showcase Thrive, an innovative Public Social Partnership (PSP), funded by the Scottish Government and developed to support children aged five years and under, and their families, who are affected by and have experienced parental imprisonment.

Available via Apple App Store and Google Play Store, soon.

Total
0
Share
1
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x