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Abbie Meehan

West Lothian industrial yard set on fire as police appeal for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire-raising incident at an industrial estate in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Waste and recycling material stored at a yard was set alight at the Greendykes Industrial Estate in the town.

The blaze was started sometime between 5.30pm and 8.10pm on Thursday, September 23 before being extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - fortunately nobody was injured in the incident.

The fire-starter is yet to be identified, and police are appealing to the public for any information they may have.

Detective Sergeant John Bowerbank said: “The fire was contained to the waste stored at the yard but the consequences could have been far more serious if it had spread.

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“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around the area on Thursday to come forward, particularly if you may have dashcam footage.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 3360 of 23 September, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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