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Police treat second Balmedie fire as suspicious

Firefighters were called to the blaze at 14:01
Firefighters were called to the blaze at 14:01

The second fire in two months at a disused north-east community café is being treated as suspicious by Police.

Fire crews were called to fight a blaze at Tarts and Crafts c on Eigie Road Balmedie at around 11.20 pm after being alerted to the fire.

A police spokesperson said: “We are treating this fire as suspicious and would ask members of the public with information to give us a call.”

Last night, four appliances and a height vehicle fought the flames for about an hour, using hose-reel jets to extinguish it.

Nobody was injured as a result.

A fire service spokeswoman said: “We received a call at of a fire at a disused café at around 11.19pm.

“There were two appliances from central, one from North Anderson Drive and one from Ellon.

“Nobody was hurt as a result.“

The café used to host art exhibitions and was staffed by volunteers.

The July incident took place between 9:15pm-9:45pm on Thursday July 23 at the former  ‘Tarts and Crafts’ on Eigie Road.

Damage of a four figure sum was done to the building.

Police are still appealing to members of the public for information.

PC Lauren Tate, who is investigating the crime, said: “This incident happened late on in the evening and we’re appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or has any information to come forward.”

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.