Man and woman charged after fire tears through block of flats

Fire crews remained at the scene in Lochgelly in Fife for more than 12 hours.

Man and woman charged after fire tears through block of flats in Lochgelly in FifeFife Jammer Locations

A man and a woman have been charged after a fire tore through a block of flats in Fife.

Seven appliances were sent to Lochgelly just after 7pm on Monday after flames and smoke were seen billowing from the roof of the building on Francis Street.

There have been no reported casualties.

Police Scotland confirmed that a man, aged 33, and a woman, aged 30, have been charged in connection with the blaze.

Firefighters battled the blaze at a block of flats in Lochgelly in Fife.Fife Jammers via Fife Jammers

The pair are due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with a fire in Francis Street, Lochgelly, Fife, which occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023.

“They are due to appear before Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.”

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