Two teenage boys have been charged by police in connection with a fire in Edinburgh. On Monday, September 23, huge clouds of smoke were seen for miles as fire crews raced to West Granton Road where a fire had broken out.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they discovered an electrical substation on fire at about 5.15pm. Today, two young males, aged 13 and 14, were charged in connection with the incident.
A report will be submitted to the relevant authority. Although there were no injuries, locals living near the area at Waterfront Avenue experienced a huge power cut, with some homes left without electricity for nearly 12 hours.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Two male youths, aged 13 and 14, have been charged in connection with a fire in Edinburgh.
“The incident happened around 5.15pm on Monday, 23 September, 2024 on West Granton Road.
“A report will be submitted to the relevant authority.”
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