Elgin fire being treated as ‘wilful’ by Police Scotland after two cars damaged

Police are treating an incident which saw two cars catch fire in Elgin as “wilful”.

Emergency services were called to the Kingsmills area of the town just before noon yesterday.

Firefighters extinguished the fire, which was affecting two cars, shortly after.

There were no injuries but police say enquiries are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 11.55am on Thursday, September 12, 2024, we received a report of a car on fire on Kingsmills, Elgin.

“There were no reports of any injuries.

“The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: "We were alerted at 11.45am on Thursday, September 12, to reports of two vehicles well alight on Kingsmills, Elgin.

“Operations Control mobilised one appliance, and firefighters extinguished the fire affecting both cars.

“There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”