Fatal Fire in Gordon Street

A man has died in a fire which broke out in a flat in Gordon Street yesterday afternoon.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the fire this lunchtime.

Crews from McDonald Road, Tollcross and Marionville were quickly sent to the scene by Operations Control Edinburgh. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and extinguished the fire using a high pressure hose reel.

Tragically a man has died following the fire and a joint Police and Fire Investigation will now take place to establish the cause.

An SFRS spokesperson said:- “The tragic loss of life must always bring home the importance of working together to prevent fires and raise awareness of how to be safer from the risk of fire. Join Scotland’s Fight Against Fire, if you or someone you know may be at risk please get in touch and arrange a free home fire safety visit with local firefighters by calling 0800 0731 999, text “check” to 61611 or visit www.firescotland.gov.uk.”