Fire crews raced to a park in Midlothian after youths reportedly set fire to an “outdoor structure”.
On Saturday, October 5, at around 8.21pm, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a blaze within Kings Park, Dalkeith.
However, although it’s not known how many people were involved, Edinburgh Live understands teenagers were present.
Flames were spotted by a local, who described the scenes as “vile”.
One fire appliance was dispatched to the scene as firefighters extinguished the blaze within a bin.
It’s understood nobody was hospitalised and there were no reported casualties.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 8.21pm on Saturday, October 5 to reports of an outdoor structure on fire near to Eskbank Road, Dalkeith.
“There were no reported casualties and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.”
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