Police treat Glasgow house fire as "wilful"
No one was hurt in the blaze at a property on Parnie street but officers believe it was set on purpose
Last updated 31st Jul 2021
Police are investigating a house fire in Glasgow on Friday evening, which they believe was set on purpose. The emergency services were alerted to the blaze at a property on Parnie Street in the city centre.
The building was evacuated and no-one was injured.
Police have now launched an inquiry.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services received report of a fire within a property on Parnie Street in Glasgow around 9.25pm on Friday, 30 July, 2021.
"The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and no-one was injured.
"Residents from the building have been evacuated and the road remains closed until the building is safe.
"The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing."
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