Edinburgh Princes Street Fire Damages Former Debenhams Building
Firefighters brought the blaze under control as police closed nearby streets and transport operators diverted services, with no injuries reported.
- On Thursday, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed seven fire engines and three special units to a major blaze at 109 Princes Street in Edinburgh at 2.52am, with no reported injuries.
- Built in 1869 as the Palace Hotel, the damaged property was purchased by Criterion Capital in July 2024 to open its first Zedwell hotel in Scotland, following failed redevelopment plans.
- Edinburgh Trams confirmed services operate a "Part Route from Edinburgh Airport- West End only," while Lothian Buses diverted services via George Street, South Charlotte Street, and South St David Street.
- Police Scotland erected cordons at Princes Street, Frederick Street, and Castle Street, urging the public to avoid the area as inquiries into the fire's cause remain ongoing.
- By 08:00, firefighters appeared to have brought the blaze under control, leaving the upper floors and roof with extensive damage while height appliances continued dampening the site.
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Firefighters tackle major blaze at historic building on Edinburgh's Princes Street
Firefighters have been tackling a major blaze within a historic building on the busy shopping area of Princes Street in Edinburgh. Emergency crews were alerted to the fire at the old B-listed building in the city centre - which used to house shop fronts for River Island and Levi's until they closed down - at 2.52am on Thursday.
After the Flames: Edinburgh Businesses and Residents Count the Cost of Devastating Fire
Edinburgh city centre is beginning to assess the impact of a major fire that tore through the former Debenhams building on Princes Street, leaving businesses, commuters, and residents facing significant disruption in one of Scotland's busiest commercial districts. Emergency services were called to the blaze at 2:52 a.m. on 9 July, with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deploying seven fire engines and specialist units to tackle the flames. Wh…
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