Man charged over 'deliberate blaze' at ground-floor property

Fire crews were called to a dwelling fire affecting a ground-floor property in Errol on Monday.

Man charged over ‘deliberate blaze’ at ground-floor property in ErroliStock

A man has been arrested and charged following a deliberate blaze at a ground-floor property in Perth and Kinross.

Emergency services were called to the fire which broke out in Errol around 3.55am on Monday morning.

Fire crews sent four fire appliances, including a high-reach vehicle, to the scene.

Police confirmed the A90 was shut at Monks Walk, as fire crews attended the blaze.

A 58-year-old man has since been arrested and charged in connection with the fire.

He is due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

A report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.

Police said the road remains closed and the public have been advised to avoid the area.

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