SFRS A firefighter who was injured battling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh has died.
Barry Martin, 38, died on Friday at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
He was one of five firefighters taken to hospital after emergency services were called to the building on Princes Street on Monday morning.
Mr Martin is the first Scottish firefighter to die in the line of duty since Ewan Williamson, who died after being injured in Edinburgh in 2009.
Supt David Robertson, of Edinburgh division, said: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Barry at this very difficult time.
“Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
A police officer also received treatment followng the Jenners blaze.
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