Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Fire crews race to blaze in the south west of the city

Three people were rushed to hospital after a black cab hit pedestrians in Glasgow city centre.

Three rushed to hospital as taxi crashes into pedestrians in Glasgow

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a fire in Edinburgh.

Police release photo of man being hunted after fire at city flat

Fire crews rushed to a blaze at the old Edenhall Hospital building in Musselburgh on Saturday. Billowing smoke could be seen for miles around. Photo: Shaker T Media

Smoke seen for miles as fire breaks out at abandoned hospital

Five people were rescued after a fire broke out in a flat in the Tollcross area of Edinburgh.

Firefighters rescue five residents after blaze breaks out at city flat

Chief Inspector Neill Whiteside, Ash Reagan and Chief Inspector Brian McAleese launch the campaign.

Cameras helping us to tackle crime together in city - Neill Whiteside

Cans of petrol were discovered in the garden of the fire-damaged property. Pic: File image

Fire breaks out at Edinburgh Council depot

Huge fire engulfs industrial estate building in West Lothian

Nine fire crews race to docks after blaze breaks out

Emergency services rush to popular beach to assist teen in difficulty

Plumes of smoke rise from the Linwood Industrial Estate in Elderslie. Picture: Laura (@laura1785)

Watch: Massive fire sends huge plumes of smoke into the air

Business Stream CEO, Jo Dow

Edinburgh water retailer saves public sector millions of pounds

Firefighters rescued the ducklings from a drain at a road near Haddington on Sunday.

Firefighters rescue adorable ducklings trapped in a drain

Smoke beams from a blaze at Corstorphine Hill

Edinburgh firefighters tackle major blaze in Clermiston

A new block of toilets at the Threipmuir Reservoir has been burned down

Newly-installed toilets at Edinburgh beauty spot burn down

Vehicle fire sees lane closed on city bypass as drivers face increasing delays

Lane closed on city bypass as vehicle fire sparks delays
Traffic is facing increasing delays.
Jolene Campbell

Police investigating second 'deliberate' fire at leisure centre

The fire broke out at a block of flats in Breadalbane Street, Edinburgh shortly after 4am today

Firefighters remain on site at tower block fire

Watch as firefighters continue to tackle fire at block of flats

The A1 remains closed to southbound traffic between Abbotsview Junction and Thistly Cross Roundabout. The incident was first reported at around 12.30pm on Wednesday, 3 January

Drivers facing delays after vehicle fire on major route

Fire crews rushed to The Riccarton Inn in Edinburgh after a blaze out in the outdoor smoking area. Photos: The Riccarton Inn

Firefighters rush to extinguish fire at city pub

The scene in Baberton Mains Avenue, Edinburgh, after the on Friday night. Picture: Lesley Martin/PA Wire

House explosion probe focuses on property's gas fittings

Emergency services responded to reports of an explosion at a property at Baberton Mains Avenue at around 10.25pm on Friday, 1 December, 2023

Emergency services respond to explosion at property in Baberton

Four fire engines rushed to the the fire in Granby Avenue, Howden, Livingston.

Fire engines rush to house blaze

A car in flames in Muirhouse in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Car set on fire in Muirhouse

Edinburgh's Canongate is closed due to a fire. Photos: Matt Donlan

Old Town fire sees road closed and emergency services on the scene

The scene at Dumbryden Gardens last nights as fire crews tackled the fire.

Fire crews rush to flat fire
Edinburgh fire extinguished by fire crews
Kevin Quinn

According to a report released by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) this week, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has seen a 22 per cent real terms cut in its budget over the past decade

Give our emergency services a fair deal - Ian Murray

The Niddrie area of Edinburgh was locked down after a serious disturbance on Bonfire Night 2022

Zero tolerance approach towards violence and threatening behaviour on Bonfire Ni...

Firefighters attend Jenners blaze in January, 2023
Photo: Andrew O'brien

Fire Brigade union warns of national strike action

Three fire engines pictured at the flat fire at Timber Bush in Leith by the shore on Friday night. Photo by Jolene Campbell.

Fire crews rush to flat fire

Fire crews rescued the driver from the wreckage, but remarkably he did not need to go to hospital. Picture: Ian McAteer.

Driver's lucky escape after dramatic crash

Fire crews rushed to East Fettes Avenue in Edinburgh

Fire crews race to blaze in sports centre roof

Vehicle fire sparks delays A720

Vehicle fire on Straiton Road sparks traffic delays

The report will go before Midlothian Police and Fire Rescue Board later this month.

Fire and rescue service sees 61% drop in call-outs to false alarms

Fears for public safety as fire resources cut

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have announced a programme of £11 million worth of cuts for 2023-24

Put community and firefighters’ safety first - Foysol Choudhury

A major fire has broken out at a property in Seaview Terrace, Edinburgh

Eight fire crews battling major fire at terraced house

Plumes of smoke from fire at Loanhead industrial estate
Photo: Ken Thomas

Fire crews tackle blaze at industrial estate

Fire crews were called to Salamander Court in Leith at 11.51am

Fire at bock of flats in Leith

Edinburgh's Crewe Toll fire station is to have its turntable ladder removed as part of £11 million cuts to the fire service across Scotland. Picture: Scott Louden.

Crewe Toll fire station to lose turntable ladder

Chief Inspector Kieran Dougal is Local Area Commander, North East Edinburgh

Working to ensure a safe summer at Portobello beach - Kieran Dougal

Fire crews were called to a bus on fire on Drum Brae Drive in Edinburgh.

Firefighters battle bus blaze on busy street

A fire breaks out in Nicolson Square near Edinburgh University. Photo taken from Newington Road by Graeme Waterhouse

Blaze breaks out near Edinburgh University

Take look through our picture gallery to see the damage done to the Starbucks coffee shop on the Royal Mile after Tuesday's fire.

Pictures show aftermath of Starbucks fire

Photo: Matt Donlan

Fire crews tackle blaze on Royal Mile

A fire ripped through Kushi's in Dunfermline

Fire crews called to major blaze with ripped through restaurant

Oxgangs Crescent fire: One person taken to hospital and man arrested after Edinburgh blaze in four storey building

One person taken to hospital and man arrested after blaze

Locals could see smoke billowing from the Armadale Shed, a local community space near South Street, in the West Lothian town. (Photo credit: Christine Dunsmore)

Around 30 firefighters tackling serious blaze

Chief Superintendent Sean Scott

Office sharing offers new way to deliver policing - Sean Scott

A man was rescued from the Water of Leith at Sandport Place by SFRS crews on Friday morning.

Man rescued from Water of Leith

Emergency services were called to the business park at 9.10am on Friday March 17.

Man, 39, dies in industrial accident

Emergency services descended on East Fountainbridge Road in Edinburgh after being alerted to a fire. (Photo credit: Karol Milde)

Major fire breaks out in Indian takeaway

Fire crews were sent to Cockburn Street in Edinburgh's Old Town after reports of smoke coming from a property.

Fire crews attend incident after 'smoke' seen coming from building

Edinburgh locals will line the street for the funeral of Barry Martin, a Fife firefighter who died after fighting the Jenners blaze.

Road closures for Jenners firefighter funeral