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Kathleen Speirs

Teen arrested and charged after blaze ripped through old Fife high school

A teenager has been arrested and charged after a fire ripped through an old Fife secondary school building.

We told how the old Viewforth High School on Loughborough Road, Kirkcaldy went up in flames on Saturday, August 15.

Fire crews and police raced to the scene at around 7.28pm.

Emergency services were called to the Old Viewforth High School building on Saturday night (Craig Forrest)

Dozens of firefighters worked throughout the night to tackle the raging inferno and remained at the scene on Sunday morning.

Shocking drone footage showed the full extent of the terrifying blaze which completely destroyed the roof of the C- listed building.

Large plumes of smoke could be seen from miles away as hero firefighters doused the building with water.

A 16-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the blaze.

A full report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Police officers thanked members of the public who helped with their investigation.

A spokesperson from Fife Police Division said: "Following our previous appeal regarding a fire at the old Viewforth High School on Loughborough Road, Kirkcaldy on Saturday, August 15, a 16 year-old male youth has been arrested and charged in connection with this incident.

"A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

"Officers would like to thank the public for their help with this enquiry."

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