Edinburgh police investigate caravan fire which spread to neighbouring house in Moredun as man, 40, hospitalised

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a caravan fire which spread to a neighbouring house in the south of the city and resulted in a man being taken to hospital.

Firefighters and police officers were called to the incident in Moredun Park View at about 1:15am on Sunday, August 16.

A picture sent to the Edinburgh Evening News shows a huge hole in the roof of a house and smoke damage visible inside and outside the property, with a large coloured sheet draped over what is thought to be a caravan outside.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 40-year-old man sustained injury and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment.

Extensive damage was caused to the property in Moredun Park View, Edinburgh. Pic: contributed

“Police remain at the scene to support the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

"Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the fire are ongoing.”

A fire service spokesperson said they were unable to provide any further details as the matter is being handled by police.

The Scottish Ambulance Service has also been contacted.

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