Police Scotland hunt Buckie fire-raiser who set grassland alight near buildings

Police are hunting a fireraiser who deliberately set alight a patch of tinder dry grass close to buildings in a Moray town.

Officers in Buckie are treating the incident as wilful fire-raising and appealing to the public for information.

The grassy area was to the rear of Alba Road with the fire spotted at around 5.40 pm on Wednesday, May 21.

The investigating officer, constable Taylor from Keith police office, said "Outdoors fires are extremely risky, especially at a time of the year when the grass and vegetation is extremely dry due to the lack of rain.

“This fire was in close proximity to properties and fields which are busy with members of the public enjoying the recent good weather.”

The incident comes as Scotland remains on high alert for wildfires, with a huge blaze at Culbin Forest near Forres having raged for days.

Anyone with information related to the incident should contact Police on 101, quoting PS-20250521-3048.

Alternatively, police can be contacted anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.