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Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Daily Record
Emergency services rush to fire at abandoned factory in Scots town
Firefighters and police officers are currently dealing with the blaze at the former Gates factory in Dumfries. A fire has broken out at a derelict factory in a Scots town. Firefighters and police officers are currently dealing with the blaze at the former Interfloor factory in Heathhall in Dumfries. The site has been a hotspot for antisocial behaviour in recent years, including fires and people forcing their way into the building. The latest incident happened on Friday afternoon. A post on the Police Scotland Dumfries and Galloway page stated: "We are currently assisting our colleagues from The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at the former Gates Factory on Edinburgh Road, Dumfries. "Please stay away from the area whilst the fire service make the area safe. There are no reports of any injuries. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "Further more, if you seen anything suspicious or anyone in the area the please contact Police on 101." The B listed building was built in the 1910s and started life as the Arrol-Johnston care factory. It has also been used by Gates and Interfloor. Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently looking into a "sustainable development opportunity" for the site. Historic Environment Scotland has previously stated it does not want to see the listed building demolished – despite councillors describing its condition as 'terrible' and 'absolutely disgraceful'. The site currently belongs to the Crown after the previous owners were dissolved.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Fire crews called out to derelict Dumfries factory site
Fire crews have been called out to a derelict factory in the south of Scotland said it was assisting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with the incident at the old Interfloor site on the outskirts of Dumfries at about 14: asked the public to stay away from the area while it was made are no reports of any injuries and anyone who saw anything suspicious has been asked to contact police. Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently seeking someone to work with it on the redevelopment of the long-term eyesore was recently declared ownerless which allowed the local authority to express an interest in taking it council stressed it would act as a "facilitator" for others rather than taking on long-term could allow the regeneration of the area where there have been repeated calls to demolish the building on safety grounds and due to its visual impact.
