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Police Treat Falkirk Church Blaze as Wilful After Fire Guts Derelict St John’s

Investigators have opened an inquiry after officers classified the blaze as wilful.

Overview

  • The fire broke out around 3:30pm on Saturday, February 14 at St John's Church on Main Street in Camelon, Falkirk.
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent four appliances and a high-reach unit, with crews remaining until the area was made safe at about 12:30am.
  • Police closed Main Street and implemented diversions along Hamilton Street, urging the public to avoid the area.
  • No injuries were reported, and images showed severe damage with the roof collapsed and the interior extensively charred.
  • Police Scotland said the blaze is being treated as wilful, no arrests have been made, and anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 1856 of 14 February 2026.