Investigation underway into derelict Kinross school fire

It has been confirmed that the police have begun a probe into a suspicious fire at a derelict high school in Kinross, Scotland which happened on Monday evening.

Fire crews were alerted to a blaze at the former site of Kinross High School at about 2045 GMT.

Firefighters managed to put out the fire on the premises at 8 High Street in the town.

As Tayside Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze, a number of road closures and diversions were put in place, lasting for about four hours.

The supply of electricity to buildings in the vicinity was interrupted for a short time, but the power is now back to normal again.

There were no injuries reported following this incident, although an investigation into the fire is being conducted between the police and the fire service.

A police spokesman said:

“We are appealing for anyone who was in the area in the hours leading up to the fire, anyone who saw anything suspicious or anyone who has any information relating to the fire to contact them on 0300 111 2222, speak to any police officer or call Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

“Tayside Police would also like to warn of the dangers of entering derelict premises, which may be unsafe.”