Firefighters injured and MSP among 100 residents evacuated from flats as crews tackle Edinburgh fire
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said 70 firefighters, 12 fire appliances and additional resources remain at the scene.
news.sky.comHere’s what I’ve found about recent Edinburgh fire incidents.
Core update
- The most recent widely reported Edinburgh fire events in the sources show earlier high-profile incidents in 2024–2025, including block-of-flats fires in Breadalbane Street and other urban settings, with evacuations and firefighter operations continuing at the scene in several cases. These reports indicate ongoing firefighting efforts, evacuations, and investigations into causes where applicable.[1][2]
Representative examples from the last couple of years
- March 2024: A large blast of flames in a Breadalbane Street block led to evacuations of around 100 residents, injuries to two firefighters, and ongoing containment efforts by dozens of firefighters and multiple appliances.[1]
- November 2024: A fire on Niddrie Mill Crescent saw residents flee; around ten people were hospitalised as a precaution, with relief and support responses noted on scene.[2]
- December 2025: A fire on Heriot Bridge prompted four appliances to respond and some casualties transported to hospital; operations later wound down with area safety restored.[3]
What this means for current news
- If you’re looking for the absolute latest Edinburgh fire news right now, I can fetch fresh headlines and confirm whether there is an active incident. Would you like me to search for the very latest updates from today or this week and summarize any ongoing incidents in Edinburgh? I can also provide headlines and official statements from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service or Police Scotland if you want primary sources.
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