Firefighter dies after Jenners blaze in Edinburghon January 27, 2023 at 5:44 pm

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Barry Martin was injured in a fire at the former department store in Edinburgh on Monday.

Firefighter Barry Martin, 38, remains in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuriesImage source, 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.

Mr Martin was one of five firefighters taken to hospital after emergency services were called to the building on Princes Street on Monday morning.

A police officer also received treatment followng the blaze.

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.”

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