Vandals start blaze in old office block

MORE than 20 firefighters had to attend a fire in the abandoned social work headquarters on Leith Walk after vandals started a blaze on the second floor.

The culprits set fire to wood, causing smoke to rise from the building at around 2pm yesterday.

Firefighters said the blaze was started intentionally but had not caused much damage.

Local residents have complained of a rise in antisocial behaviour following the recent theft of two security gates.