Man charged over bathroom fire within former hotel

The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and no one was injured

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A man has been charged following a late-night fire at a building in Nairn.

STV News understands that the blaze affected the former Highland Hotel on the corner of High Street and Leopold Street, which has since been converted into self-catering accommodation.

Emergency services were alerted at around 11.50pm on Tuesday, August 18.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Operations Control mobilised four appliances to the scene and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting a bathroom.

“There were no reported casualties, and crews ensured the area was safe before leaving the scene.”

Police has since confirmed a man has been charged in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson said: “A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Wednesday, August 19.”

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