Multiple flatbed vans deliberately set on fire at business park in Dumfries

Multiple flatbed vans have been deliberately set on fire at a business park in Dumfries.

The four Iveco vehicles were targeted between 9pm and 11pm on Tuesday evening at Garroch Business Park, near to Cargen Tower.

Another nearby flatbed van was also damaged during the incident.

Emergency services attended and the fires were put out by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. There were no reported injuries.

Detective Constable Christopher Trosh said: “These fires are being treated as wilful and an investigation is under way to establish the full circumstances.

“We are appealing for any witnesses who were near the area at the time and noticed anything suspicious. In addition, anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage which may have captured any vehicles coming and going from the area, is asked to contact police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3447 of Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.