AN investigation has been launched after a fire was deliberately set near a petrol station in Johnstone.
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Napier Street at around 8pm on Wednesday.
On arrival, fire crews found that the small blaze, which was set to the rear of the Morrisons petrol station, had already been extinguished.
Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as wilful fireraising.
Enquiries are ongoing and CCTV footage is being reviewed as part of an investigation.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 8pm on Wednesday, April 12, to reports of a small fire in the open at Napier Street, Johnstone.
"Operations control mobilised one fire appliance to the area where a fire had affected a small amount of gorse.
"The fire had been extinguished prior to the crews arrival and firefighters ensured the area was safe before leaving the scene."
Anyone with information is asked to call officers on 101.
