Edinburgh Resident Alleges Targeted Arson Attack After Property Fire

A local Edinburgh woman feels unsafe after a fire destroyed her shed. Police suspect the blaze was started deliberately.

Edinburgh Resident Alleges Targeted Arson Attack After Property Fire
Edinburgh Resident Alleges Targeted Arson Attack After Property Fire

Listen, something bad happened in Edinburgh. A local woman feels scared after a fire. Her shed burned down completely. Police think someone intentionally started it.

The fire happened on Ford’s Road early Friday, March 7th, around 2:20 AM. Firefighters arrived quickly and put out the fire, leaving by 2:59 AM.

Pictures show a burned shed, and a fence nearby is also scorched. The resident is worried and thinks thieves might have targeted her, as they stole her bike earlier.

She doesn’t feel as safe in Edinburgh now and fears the culprits will return. Police responded to the fire report, arriving around 2:50 AM.

Police are investigating and consider the fire intentional. Firefighters received a call about the shed and arrived at Ford’s Road around 2:20 AM.

Two fire trucks came, and firefighters extinguished the flames. They finished and left by 2:59 AM. If you know anything, call the police and quote incident 0280 from March 7. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

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