Perth industrial estate fire: huge explosion not treated as suspicious, say police
Emergency crews were called to the fire at a premises on North Muirton Industrial Estate on Thursday
A huge explosion that tore through an industrial estate in Perth is not being treated as suspicious, police have said.
Emergency crews were called to the fire at a premises on North Muirton Industrial Estate, on Arran Road, just after 1pm on Thursday.
Police closed off the road while three appliances from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) extinguished the blaze.
There are no reported casualties.
A police spokesperson said: “Arran Road in Perth has re-opened following a fire at a premises within the industrial estate, reported around 1.10pm on Thursday, 8 October, 2026.
“Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
“No injuries were reported.
“The fire is not being treated as suspicious.”
“There are no reported casualties at this time and crews remain in attendance.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 1.08pm on Thursday, October 8 to reports of fire affecting a building near Arran Road, Perth.
“Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and a high-reach vehicle to the scene, and crews are working to extinguish the fire.
“There are no reported casualties at this time and crews remain in attendance.”
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