Police probe fire at flats in Galashiels
Last updated 27th May 2023
Residents in Galashiels were forced to evacuate their homes after a fire was started in a communal stairwell.
It happened at flats in the town's Galabank Street around 9.20pm on Wednesday (May 24th).
Fire crews rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised and extinguished the blaze.
But, while the damage is described as "minimal", police say it caused "a considerable amount of inconvenience".
Officers are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
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It happened close to where a 24-year-old man was attacked by a group of youths last weekend.
Detective Constable Ashley Black, from Police Scotland, said: “Fortunately no-one was injured and damage was minimal. There was, however, a considerable amount of inconvenience for those living in the flats who had to leave their homes while the fire was put out.
“The fire is being treated as wilful and anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has door-bell footage that could assist with our ongoing enquiries is asked to get in touch with us.”
Anyone who can help should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 4112 of Wednesday, May 24th, 2023.