Huge blaze which engulfed disused building in Lochgelly treated as deliberate

A huge blaze which engulfed a disused building in Fife is being treated as deliberate.

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.

Images and videos shared on social showed the fire ripping through a building. Fife Jammer Locations

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

The blaze has since been extinguished and Bank Street and Hall Street have now reopened. Cook Square remains closed and members of the public are urged to avoid the area.

Police say they are treating the fire as deliberate and have urged any witnesses to come forward.

Inspector Carley Marshall said: “Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this incident.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have any information which could help to get in touch.

“I would urge anyone who lives in the local area to review their private CCTV and dash-cam footage and bring anything of significance to our attention.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1593 of September 19, 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.