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Man in court in connection with Perth and Kinross blaze

News imageBBC Smoke billows from the remains of a single-storey stone house, which no longer has a roof. In the foreground there is a hedge and a couple of vans, and there are hills and a tower in the background.BBC
The fire in Errol was discovered on Monday morning

A 58-year-old man has appeared in court charged in connection with a fire that gutted a property in Perth and Kinross.

Fire crews were called to the blaze in Errol at 03:49 on Monday and used a high-reach vehicle to tackle the fire.

Michael Craig from Perth faces a single charge of culpable and reckless conduct.

He made no plea during a hearing in private at Perth Sheriff Court and was granted bail. The case was continued for further examination.

Police Scotland said there were no reported casualties at the incident.

The road between Monks Walk and the A90 was closed until Tuesday morning as a result of the fire.