Two teens charged with 'setting disused building on fire'

Two teenagers have been charged with allegedly setting a disused building on fire in Fife.

Emergency services were called to the blaze at the building on Bank Street, Lochgelly around 1pm on Friday.

Images and videos shared on social media showed the fire ripping through a building, while plumes of smoke were spotted around the town centre.

Five fire engines were sent to the incident while locals were urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.

Officers charged two male teens, aged 13 and 14, in connection with the incident.

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The pair are due to be reported to the relevant youth justice authorities.

Inspector Carley Marshall said: “Fires started deliberately can have a significant impact on local communities, causing major disruption. I would ask anyone with information about wilful fire-raisings in their area, to report it to us.”

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