Teenager arrested over Dingwall, Scotland hostel fire

February 15, 2013

In the of Scotland, the  have arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a fire at a hostel, reports said yesterday.

Eight fire vehicles with 45 fire workers were alerted to a fire at the Royal Hotel in the town of at approximately 0300  Monday. Numerous people had to be evacuated from the burning building.

The Northern Constabulary launched a joint investigation with the shortly after the fire. Police are expected to provide the with a report on the incident.

The Royal Hotel, now a hostel for homeless persons, was formerly a hotel.