A fire that destroyed a derelict four-storey building in Dundee city centre is being treated as suspicious, with an investigation now underway.
The alarm was raised shortly after 6pm on Wednesday, October 21, when officers were alerted to a blaze on Princes Street. Emergency services, including Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, attended the scene.
Emergency Response
Footage from the scene shows a major emergency response, with firefighters in full safety gear, including hard hats and oxygen tanks, battling the flames with various equipment. Thick grey smoke billowed from the building, which is covered in scaffolding, into the evening air.
Several police vehicles and fire engines were parked on the otherwise busy street, and a cordon was erected. Passers-by and motorists slowed down to observe the incident.
Investigation Launched
No injuries were reported. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.10pm on Wednesday, 21 October, 2026, we received a report of a fire at a derelict building in Princes Street, Dundee. Emergency services attended. There were no reports of any injuries. The fire is being treated as suspicious and enquiries are ongoing."
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
