Tuesday 21 August 2012

Blaze destroys barn near primary school causing £32,000 worth of damage

STV
Firefighters: The blaze broke out at around 7pm on Sunday.
 
A blaze destroyed a barn near a primary school causing £32,000 worth of damage.
Firefighters have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, which broke out at a farm building in the village of Moniaive near Dumfries.
Crews tackled the blaze near Moniaive Primary School after it was discovered at around 7pm on Sunday.
The cost of damage to the barn, which contained hay, a tractor, two trailers and a 4X4 vehicle, is thought to be more than £32,000.
Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary confirmed a joint police and fire investigation is taking place on Monday.
The fire did not spread to the primary school building, which dates back to the 1880s and is located in the village’s Chapel Street.

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