Investigation launched over fire at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

Investigation launched over fire at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court

An investigation is underway after a fire was deliberately started at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court early this morning.

Emergency services responded to reports of a door on fire at the court on Whytescauseway at around 4.50am. While the blaze has been extinguished, a police cordon remains in place.

Detectives are treating the incident as wilful, and inquiries are ongoing. No arrests have been made at this stage.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.50am on Thursday, February 6, 2025, police were made aware of a door on fire at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court, Whytescauseway, Kirkcaldy.

“The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”

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