Three teens charged after fire at former WH Smith on Kirkcaldy High Street

Three teens have been charged after a fire at the former WH Smith store on Kirkcaldy High Street in August.

Police say all three are aged 13 and they will be referred to the Children’s Reporter in connection with the blaze at the vacant retail property.

A force spokesperson said: “Following on from our appeal after a fire at a business premises on the High Street, Kirkcaldy, that happened around 7.25pm on August 16 we can confirm that three male teenagers, all aged 13, have been charged in connection with the incident.

“A report has been sent to the Children’s Reporter.”

Dozens of firefighters spent hours bringing the flames under control after the blaze was first reported shortly before 7.30pm on August 16.

Large plumes of smoke could be seen coming from the back of the building, which faces on to Hill Street.

The unit, which is now up for auction, has been vacant since WH Smith left the high street in February 2021.