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28.01.2023 - 01:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A firefighter has died following a fire at the former Jenners building in Edinburgh.
Barry Martin was rushed to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries after the devastating blaze broke out on Rose Street shortly after 11.30am on Monday, January 23.
The 38-year-old from Fife was one of five firefighters who were hurt while attending the incident at the former department store. Sadly, officers have confirmed that Barry passed away on Friday, January 27.
Four other firefighters were also taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment and were subsequently released. A police officer was treated for smoke inhalation at hospital and was discharged, too.
Ten fire engines, including a high reach, were mobilised after the commercial building went up in flames and more than 100 firefighters worked in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control, with police and ambulance services also in attendance. Police Scotland say the cause of the fire is still unknown and enquiries are 'ongoing'.
Interim Chief Officer Ross Haggart said: "It is with profound sadness that I confirm, on behalf of his family, that Barry Martin has passed away this afternoon following the serious injuries he sustained during a large-scale fire at the former Jenners building in Edinburgh.
"Barry, who was being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, had been in a critical condition since Monday's fire. I speak for the entire Service when I say that we are all devastated by the loss of Barry and our thoughts remain with his family, friends and colleagues at this deeply distressing time.
"Both Barry’s family and the Service have been overwhelmed with the messages of support we have received and we thank everyone for the time they have taken to
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