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Fundraiser launched for Edinburgh couple who lost home to fire
A FUNDRAISER has been set up for a couple who lost their home to a devastating fire last Thursday.
The blaze, which began around 10am,...
Firefighters tackle huge blaze at Edinburgh block of flats
Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze which took hold in a block of flats in Muirhouse.
The roof at the property on Ferry Gait Place in the Muirhouse...
Significant damage caused to much-loved community play park
An investigation is underway after significant damage was caused to an East Lothian play park.
Around 1145am on Sunday 16 August 2026, a fire was reported...
Edinburgh’s Cramond Island hit by large fire
CRAMOND Island, a popular tourist destination in the north-west of the capital, was hit by a large grass fire on Wednesday, as a fire...
Works begin on Edinburgh’s first new fire station in 30 years
THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has begun construction on Edinburgh's first new fire station in more than 30 years.
It is the first...
Firefighter Ewan Williamson honoured at St Giles Cathedral
A firefighter who died responding to a fire in Dalry in 2009 has been honoured in a service at St Giles Cathedral on Saturday.
Ewan...
SFRS issue water safety warning in heatwave
A senior fire officer has issued a seasonal warning against taking the plunge in rivers and reservoirs to escape the heat.
While temperatures across West...
Dalkeith home nearly destroyed after fire during lightning storm
The roof of a house in Dalkeith has been completely destroyed after a fire during a massive thunderstorm, which affected the entire country.
Images from the scene show...
Motorcyclist taken to hospital following a crash in Midlothian
A male motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Loanhead this morning, Thursday 18 June 2026.
The crash took place Around 9.15am.
Emergency services including police officers, paramedics and firefighters...
Councillors back call on fire station closures
A call for guarantees that no West Lothian community with a fire station will see it closed following a review of service has been backed by...
Police appeal for information to establish cause of fire on Arthur’s Seat
Police are appealing for information following a fire on Arthur's Seat.
Around 7.05pm on Monday, 25 May, 2026, officers received a report of the fire.
Emergency...
Whitson Road closed due to fire at block of flats
Whitson Road and the surrounding access roads are currently closed due to a fire at a block of flats.
Emergency services were called to the...
Vape blaze fears prompt questions
Sunday’s disastrous fire in Glasgow city centre prompted questions on Monday morning about the dangers of vapes in West Lothian businesses.
Almost every community has a shop dedicated...
Man taken to hospital following fire in Leith
A man was taken to hospital for treatment after a fire broke out at a property in Leith last night, Thursday, 26 February 2026
Emergency...
Investigation launched into Christmas Day fire on Stevenson Drive
An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a property on Stevenson Drive in Edinburgh.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service...
Firefighters rescue man from scaffolding in Melville Street
Emergency services including several fire engines, police vehicles, and an ambulance were called to Melville Street in Edinburgh's West End around 11.25am this morning...
Gas engineers called to house in Musselburgh following reports of a fire
Emergency services were called to a property at North High Street, Musselburgh, at 7.10pm on Monday, 15 December, 2025, following a report of a...
Grassmarket now open after fire on Heriot Bridge
Grassmarket has reopened following a report of a fire at a property on Heriot Bridge this morning Thursday 11 December 2025.
The incident was reported...
Community Safety Stall provides valuable advice to public
Police Scotland joined British Transport Police, CEC Trading Standards, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and Neighbourhood Watch Scotland at Waverley Railway Station yesterday for...
Police arrest 71-year-old man following large fire at Restalrig House
A 71-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a massive fire at Restalrig House.
The incident took place around 1.50pm yesterday, Tuesday 18 November 2025.
Seven fire appliances...
Police arrest 40-year-old man following incident that led to Cowgate closure
Emergency services attended the scene of a 'concern for a person' incident in the Cowgate this afternoon.
Multiple police officers and firefighters arrived at the...
Police and firefighters thank public for support during Operation Moonbeam
Police Scotland officers last night responded to fireworks related incidents within Edinburgh, Glasgow, Clydebank and Blackridge. Two people have been arrested and inquiries are...
Investigation underway after car set alight on driveway of house in Winchburgh
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information after a car was set on fire on the driveway of a property in Winchburgh.
The incident...
Number of intentional fires rise dramatically in Capital
The number of deliberate fires in the Capital has seen a dramatic rise, as the city found itself in the midst of a ‘gang...
Road users in Edinburgh asked to consider distance, blind spots and visibility
Road users in Edinburgh are being asked to consider distance, blind spots and visibility as part of an initiative by road policing officers in...
Two men arrested following fire at Edinburgh taxi company
Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a deliberate fire at an Edinburgh taxi company.
At around 3am on Monday, August 18, emergency...
A ‘very high’ risk of wildfire comes into effect from Wednesday 13 August
A 'very high' risk of wildfire comes into effect from Wednesday, 13 August and remains in place until Tuesday, 19 August.
The affected areas across Scotland are:...
Cause of Arthur’s Seat fire remains unknown but may have been due to ‘human...
The cause of the fire on Arthur's Seat remains unknown but the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service say that the majority of fires of...
Police who discovered fire on Loganlea Terrace were responding to firearms report
Police officers who discovered a large fire on Loganlea Terrace yesterday afternoon were responding to a report of men seen in possession of firearms.
Following...
Emergency services at scene of fire at block of flats on Loganlea Terrace
Emergency services are at the scene of a fire at a block of flats on Loganlea Terrace, Edinburgh.
Police officers are assisting Scottish Fire...
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