Police seek witnesses as Hopeman wildfire now being treated as wilful fire-raising

A fire that broke out near the Clashach Quarry yesterday is now being treated as suspicious.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the blaze which broke out at around 3.30pm.

Officers are urging members of the public to avoid the area as there is a risk that the fire could flare up again.

Sergeant Scott Brander said: “Patrols will be carried out in the area over the weekend but we are urging people to avoid the area.

“There are a number of coastal paths in the area which include the area East of Hopeman Golf Course, inclusive of Cove Bay, Jock Muldoon’s Cave, Codeen Beach and Pinochet Bay and we would urge the public to avoid these over the weekend.

“Inquiries are ongoing and police are following a positive line of enquiry. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 using reference number CF0136910618.”