DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a wilful fire in Kilmarnock.
Around 9.30pm on Monday, 14 July, police received a report of a fire at a premises on Sandbed Street, which then spread to other premises.
There are no reported injuries and emergency services remain in attendance.
King Street remains closed to the junction with St Marnock Street, and Sandbed lane also remains closed.
A number of businesses have been impacted and will remain closed.
The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.
Chief Inspector Scott McCurdy, local area commander, said: “This was a large fire and I would like to thank our emergency service colleagues for their help throughout the night.
“We understand the impact this fire has had on local businesses and I want to thank the public for their patience and assistance while we carry out our enquiries.
“We are treating the fire as deliberate and our investigation is ongoing.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area around the time of the fire and who saw anything suspicious to contact us.
“I would also ask anyone who was in the area and who may have dash cam or private CCTV which could assist us to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3692 of 14 July, 2025.
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