Teenager arrested over Dingwall, Scotland hostel fire

Friday, February 15, 2013

In the Highlands of Scotland, the Northern Constabulary have arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a fire at a hostel, reports said yesterday.

Eight fire vehicles with 45 fire workers were alerted to a fire at the Royal Hotel in the town of Dingwall at approximately 0300 UTC Monday. Numerous people had to be evacuated from the burning building.

The Northern Constabulary launched a joint investigation with the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service shortly after the fire. Police are expected to provide the procurator fiscal with a report on the incident.

The Royal Hotel, now a hostel for homeless persons, was formerly a hotel.

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"Teenager arrested over fire at Royal Hotel in Dingwall" — BBC News Online, February 14, 2013
"Teenager arrested following large blaze at former Highland hotel" — STV (TV network), February 14, 2013

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