Appeal following wilful fire in Tranent

Officers are appealing for information following a wilful fire in Tranent.

Around 8.45pm on Wednesday, 6 August, 2025, we received s report of bales of hay on fire on Smith Wynd.

There were no reports of any injuries.

The fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact them.

They are also asking any motorists in the area at the time who may have dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 3504 of 6 August, 2025.

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Appeal following wilful fire in Tranent

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