Tag: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Man cut from car in Murrayfield
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called out to a road traffic collision in Murrayfield this morning just before 8.30. The incident involved a car and a lorry at the junction of Kinellan Road...
Firefighters attend call to the Bar Napoli in Hanover Street
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended a report of smoke coming from the basement of the Bar Napoli in the city centre yesterday, and one of our readers was on hand to photograph...
Firefighters called out to a number of blazes in Portobello
Firefighters have attended a number of fires in the Portobello including a tenement block of flats in the Bath Street.Ten residents which included two children were treated at the scene by Firefighters and Ambulance...
Fire Service face Health and Safety charges following death of firefighter Ewan Williamson
The fire service is facing three charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act in relation to the death of Edinburgh firefighter Ewan Williamson who died in the line of duty while tackling...
Community Centre damaged in blaze
Main photo Cameron DouglasFirefighters were called out to a blaze at Kirk Loan in Corstorphine yesterday morning just before 10:00am which has caused extensive damage to the community centre there.Appliances were immediately sent from...
Gas Safety Week – Simple Checks to Stay Safe
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week;(16-22 September).The campaign warns that dangerous gas work can kill. Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances cause gas leaks, fires,...
City centre car fire
At around half past eight this morning a car caught fire in the city centre today prompting some passers-by to think there was an explosion of some kind.Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called...
Fire in city centre restaurant closes street
Around 50 firefighters attended a city centre blaze earlier to bring the fire under control and also search for any casualties.Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Operations Control received a 999 call around 12:45pm...
Firefighters tackle major blaze in South Clerk Street
Around 40 firefighters are currently tackling a major fire at a charity shop on the city’s South Clerk Street. Eight appliances and a turbine ladder are at the scene, along with police and ambulance.The Scottish Fire...
