A firefighter who helped tackle a huge blaze at the historic Jenners building in Edinburgh has died.
Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, sustained serious injuries during the blaze at the former department store, which started on Monday.
Mr Martin joined emergency services as they raced to the former department store following reports of a fire at the premises, as thick smoke billowed through the Scottish capital.
He was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh by ambulance along with four other firefighters, where he died on Friday.
Two were treated for burns and two for smoke inhalation and have since been discharged.
A police officer was taken to the same hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation and later released.
Barry Martin, 38, died after he was critically injured at a fire at the former Jenners building
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Superintendent David Robertson, of Edinburgh Division, said: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Barry at this very difficult time.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Images and footage captured the flames tearing through the Victorian era Jenners building – previously one of the world’s oldest department stores prior to its closure for restoration in 2021.
Multiple buildings were evacuated, including bustling shops and hotels, as emergency service vehicles spilled out into the surrounding streets.
At its height, 22 fire appliances were sent to the scene at Rose Street, with more than 100 firefighters battling the blaze, which was reported at about 11.30am.
Mr Martin was one of five firefighters taken to hospital following the blaze at the building on Princes Street
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Witnesses saw a soot-covered firefighter being helped from the building by colleagues.
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