Two people taken to hospital after firefighters called to blaze at flat off Grassmarket
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Two people, including a firefighter, have been taken to hospital after crews battled a flat fire near Edinburgh’s Grassmarket.
Emergency services rushed to the Grassmarket in Edinburgh’s Old Town at around 10.30am on Thursday, December 11, following reports of a fire having broken out at a flat on Heriot Bridge.
The road was closed for around an hour, with bus diversions in place.
One member of the public suffered smoke inhalation and one firefighter suffered minor injuries at the scene. Both were taken to Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary for treatment.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “Two casualties were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by the Scottish Ambulance Service. This included one member of the public who suffered smoke inhalation and one firefighter who is receiving treatment for minor injuries sustained at the scene.
“Crews have now left the scene after ensuring the area was safe.”
Police said the incident was not being treated as suspicious.
A Police Scotland spokesman said:”Grassmarket has re-opened following a fire at a property on Heriot Bridge, reported to police around 10.40am on Thursday, December 11.
“Emergency services attended and two men were taken to hospital. The fire is not being treated as suspicious. Thanks to the public for their patience.”
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