Police probe into Greenock bus depot fire

Police probe into Greenock bus depot fire

A significant fire broke out at a bus depot located in Greenock, leading to the destruction of multiple vehicles, including at least one used for school transportation. The incident occurred at the Lynedoch Street site shortly after 4:30 pm on Friday, prompting the dispatch of two fire engines to tackle the blaze. Firefighters managed to control the fire promptly, and no injuries were reported during the event. They left the scene later that same evening.

Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, which they are currently treating as deliberate. A spokesperson from Police Scotland stated, “The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing,” highlighting that the investigation is still underway. The damaged depot housed a mix of coaches and minibuses, many of which serve school transport routes.

The fire resulted in severe damage, with at least four buses suffering extensive harm; some were completely destroyed by the flames. Images from the scene showed the buses badly burnt out, including a vehicle bearing a school bus sign. Despite the extent of the damage, the swift response by firefighters prevented any injuries or further spread of the fire.

Authorities have appealed to the public for assistance in the investigation, encouraging anyone who has information related to the incident to contact Police Scotland via the 101 non-emergency number. The cooperation of the community will be crucial as inquiry efforts continue to determine the circumstances behind the deliberate fire at the Lynedoch Street depot

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