Teenager arrested over Edinburgh stariwell fires By The Courier Reporter December 4 2013, 11:15am December 4 2013, 11:15am Share Teenager arrested over Edinburgh stariwell fires Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://wpcluster.dctdigital.com/thecourier/news/scotland/240778/teenager-arrested-over-edinburgh-stariwell-fires/ Copy Link A teenager has been arrested following a series of fires which led to six blocks of flats being evacuated. The six stairwell fires all took place in Portobello, Edinburgh, on Sunday and Monday. No one was seriously injured but the flats had to be evacuated on each occasion, with some residents treated for smoke inhalation. Police Scotland said a 17-year-old boy has been arrested. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.
