Garages in Glenrothes that were gutted by fire are to be demolished, it has been confirmed.
Contractors have been invited to approach Fife Council about razing the blocks of lock-ups at Sinclair Drive and Douglas Place, which were set alight in November.
The blocks have remained untouched ever since, with asbestos in the roof of the structures preventing residents from removing their scorched belongings.
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of property was destroyed in the fires, including several cars.
News of the proposed demolition has been welcomed by Councillor Bill Brown, who said: “I’m glad to hear that the council is moving forward with plans to demolish the burnt-out lock-ups.
“This will draw a line under the issue of the malicious fires that caused so much damage and distress to folk with garages and their neighbours.
“I am still concerned that we have lock-ups in a poor state of repair that the council cannot let or even attempt to sell.
“I am sure that a number of people would be interested in buying lock-ups, as long as they are sold at a reasonable price that would allow the new owners to carry out the necessary improvements.”
One of those affected by the November fires was Sinclair Avenue resident Valerie Boughtwood. Her car along with other personal items was destroyed in the blaze.
She said those affected had been upset in the aftermath of the destruction, but added that people had started to move on.
“All of the people who had their cars damaged have gone and bought the same one again,” she said.
“I think it’s been part of the moving-on process, but I still see the garage when I look out of the window.”
Confirming that the contract for the demolition job was out to tender, Greg Jones, housing maintenance officer at Fife Council, said: “We expect responses to this by early February and hope that the appointed contractor will be able to start work on-site soon after.
“It should take around seven to 10 days for this to be completed.”