Police warn deliberate barn fire in Dumfries highlights danger of old buildings
Officers are appealing for information after the blaze on Saturday
Police in Dumfries are appealing for information after a barn was set on fire on Saturday evening.
The disused building on Lockerbie Road was set on fire and destroyed, around 7pm on September 21.
Officers are treating the incident as deliberate, saying it also “highlights the dangers of frequenting old or abandoned buildings and the risks they pose as possible fire hazards.”
Detective Chief Inspector Scott McCurdy said: “Fortunately no one was injured however it goes without saying that deliberately setting fires, whether in towns or the countryside, is reckless, irresponsible and can have serious consequences for the persons responsible, the wider public and emergency services responding to this type of incident.
"I would urge those responsible to think about their behaviour and what the outcome of their actions could be.
“While not all of these fires are started by young people, I would urge parents and guardians to make sure they know where their children are and to talk to them about the dangers of this type of activity."
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 3133 of 21 September.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 088 555 111.