Police are appealing for witnesses after a 'wilful' fire destroyed an electrical sub-station in Kilmarnock. Officers discovered the blaze on Knockinlaw Mount at around 10.40pm on Monday, 21 November, while on routine patrol.
Around 30 residents were evacuated to nearby Onthank Primary School and local hotels as a precaution due to concerns over the fire’s proximity to gas lines. They have since been allowed to return to their homes.
Emergency services spent most of the night at the scene as the area was cordoned off while the blaze was brought under control. Police have today launched an investigation into the fire which they describe as 'wilful.'
