Three youths charged after series of fire-raising incidents in Fife

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 27th Apr 2026

Three youths have been charged in connection with a series of wilful fire-raising incidents in Fife.

The fires happened on Wednesday 22 April on Wellesley Road and Sea Road in Methil, and on Sun Road in Buckhaven.

Two of the youths have also been charged in connection with a separate fire on Lady Wynd, which happened the following day - Thursday, 23 April.

No injuries were reported.

All three youths will be reported to the relevant authorities.

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