Police in West Lothian are searching for individuals who set fire to a derelict swimming pool building. The fire, which started on Saturday evening, caused huge flames and thick smoke. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the police are treating the incident as a deliberate act and are asking for information from the public.
Police are hunting 'reckless' firebugs who torched a derelict swimming pool building in West Lothian . Huge flames leapt from the roof of Broxburn Swimming Pool as thick, black smoke billowed into the night sky on Saturday. Police closed East Main Street as hero fire crews tackled the fierce blaze, which began at around 6.30pm. Thankfully no one was injured but firefighters remained at the scene overnight. Detectives are now treating the fire as 'wilful' as they hunt the yobs who started it.
Detective Constable Chris Watson said: "Fortunately no one was injured but this was a reckless act by those responsible for this fire that could have harmed them or others. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "The fire is being treated as wilful and we are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances. We are asking anyone with information that could assist with our investigation to get in touc
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