In recent weeks, along with the Scottish Fire and Rescue service, we have attended several deliberate fire-raisings in the Boness area. Property damaged includes wheelie bins, garden furniture and trees. These incidents have occurred in Mingle Place, Ewart Grove, Shafto Place, Ritchie Place, Pennelton Place and most recently within the grounds of Boness Recreation Centre. PC Craig Towler from the Boness and Blackness Community team says Concern is growing in relation to an increase in the number of deliberate fires. Those who start these fires deliberately are not only wasting time and resources but they must remember it could be someone they know who may be in serious danger elsewhere when firefighters have been delayed due to their actions. Whether the reason for starting fires deliberately is boredom, bravado or wanting to see the fire engine go past with its lights on, it doesn’t matter, their actions could ultimately put lives in danger. Deliberate fire setting is an offence and we’re appealing to the public to be vigilant and to contact either Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, with any information they have in relation to these incidents.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 14:18:55 +0000