Police Scotland officers condemn fire-raising incident at derelict garage in Invergordon; Scottish Fire and Rescue Service extinguished the blaze

A DELIBERATE fire at a derelict garage has been condemned by police investigating the crime.

Officers have appealed for information following the fire-raising incident at a derelict garage next to the oil tanks off Castle Road in Invergordon.

A number of tyres were set alight at the property at around 10.30am on Monday.

The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. No damage was caused to the building, although about 50 tyres were damaged.

Constable Liam Hughes said: “It should go without saying that deliberately starting a fire is reckless as you have no real control over how it may develop.

“We would urge anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around the area at that time to come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101, quoting reference NE2386/19 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”