Man (49) arrested in connection with the fire at Findhorn Foundation
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Police have arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with fires at the Findhorn Foundation in the early hours of this morning.
The emergency services were called out to The Park at 2am to attend blazes at the Findhorn Community Centre and Findhorn Sanctuary buildings.
Sections of the site had to be cordoned off and some residents evacuated as a precaution.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 2am on Monday, April 12 to reports of a fire within the Findhorn Foundation Park, Findhorn.
"Operations Control mobilised six fire appliances as well as specialist resources to the scene, where crews remain in attendance. There are no reported casualties at this time."
Police were called at 2.05am.
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "A 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."
Damage to the site's homecare nest and education office has also been reported.
Residents describe "intense" fires and "terrible" smoke, as well as being lucky there was no wind to fan the flames.
The Findhorn Foundation is set to release a statement.
