Police charge two boys aged 13 and 14 in connection with large fire in Granton

Police in Edinburgh have charged two teenagers in connection with a fire in Granton. 

The fire took place around 5.15pm on Monday, 23 September, 2024 on West Granton Road and huge clouds of smoke were seen for miles as fire crews raced to the scene. 

No injuries were reported but some local residents experienced a power cut, with some homes left without electricity for nearly 12 hours 

Following an investigation, officers charged two boys aged 13 and 14 and stated that a report will be submitted to the relevant authority. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Two male youths, aged 13 and 14, have been charged in connection with a fire in Edinburgh. 

“The incident happened around 5.15pm on Monday, 23 September, 2024 on West Granton Road. 

“A report will be submitted to the relevant authority.”