POLICE are investigating a potential arson attack after a caravan “exploded” in a Scottish town.
Emergency services were called out to the scene in Ayr’s Duke Street late on Wednesday, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sending two appliances and specialist resources to battle the blaze.
It was extinguished shortly before 1am on Thursday morning, and an eyewitness told The National that the caravan had "exploded".
Now, police say the incident is now being treated as wilful fire-raising.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.05am on Thursday, 2 July, 2026, we received a report of a caravan on fire on Duke Terrace, Ayr.
“There were no reports of any injuries.
“The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0034 of 2 July, 2026.”
A SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.47pm on Wednesday, 1 July, to reports of a vehicle fire on Duke Terrace, Ayr.
“Operations Control mobilised two appliances and specialist resources to the scene, where firefighters worked to extinguish a fire affecting one private campervan.
“There were no reports of casualties and crews left at approximately 00.43am on Thursday, 2 July, after ensuring the area was safe.”
