From the Great Fire of 1824, which destroyed hundreds of homes and claimed 13 lives around the Old Town, to more recent blazes, such as the inferno that ravaged the Cowgate and South Bridge in 2002, Edinburgh has seen some terrible blazes.
Take a look through our picture gallery to see a some of the worst blazes in the city.
5. VA Tech Peebles fire
Up to 100 firefighters were called in to tackle the VA Tech Peebles factory blaze in Pilton back in 1999. Thick smoke billowed skywards and could be seen across the city. Photo: MICHAEL DICKIE
6. C&A fire
Fireman on turntable ladders battle the blaze at C&A department store on Princes Street, Edinburgh on November 9 1955. The Victorian building was demolished and replaced by a new build. Photo: Unknown
7. Carr & Aitkman fire
The ruinous remains of the Carr & Aitkman shoe warehouse on Jeffrey Street. This fire broke out on November 10, 1955 - the same night as a similarly destructive fire at C&A department store on Princes Street. Photo: Unknown
8. Great Fire of Edinburgh
What is by far the most destructive fire the city has ever faced arrived in 1824. The Great Fire of Edinburgh raged for more than two days, destroying some 400 homes around the High Street, toppling the Tron Kirk's original Dutch-style steeple, and claiming the lives of at least 13 people. Photo: Antonia Reeve