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Boy, 12, charged over Kilmarnock shops fire

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PA Media A fire rips through a building with flames appearing at each window over three storeys seen in the picture. Flame come out of the roof as well.PA Media

About 45 firefighters battled the fire in Kilmarnock at its peak

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a fire in Kilmarnock.

Fire crews were called out to the blaze at a property in Sandbed Street at about 21:30 on Monday.

The fire tore through a number of shops in the centre of Kilmarnock and led to the partial collapse of the building. There were no reported injuries.

The boy has been released on an undertaking to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court later this month.

Kai Brown Drone still of the aftermath of the fire, showing a burnt-out building. There are fire engines in the street, including a long turntable ladder with a fireman at the top spraying the building with a hose Kai Brown

The fire destroyed a number of businesses

The fire is being treated as wilful and inquiries are ongoing.

At its peak, about 45 firefighters, six fire engines and two specialist high reach vehicles were battling the fire.


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