BREAKING: Nicola Sturgeon says the death of firefighter Barry Martin following a fire at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh on Monday is 'dreadfully sad news'. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
More than 100 firefighters tackled the blaze, which was reported around 11.30am.Witnesses saw a soot-covered firefighter being helped from the building by colleagues."This is dreadfully sad news," she tweeted."This is a terrible tragedy for all who loved him - but also a reminder of the selfless courage our firefighters demonstrate in the line of duty each and every day."
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's interim chief officer said he and his colleagues were"devastated" by the death. Ross Haggart said:"I speak for the entire service when I say that we are all devastated by the loss of Barry and our thoughts remain with his family, friends and colleagues at this deeply distressing time.
"Both Barry's family and the service have been overwhelmed with the messages of support we have received and we thank everyone for the time they have taken to share these.Mr Martin is the first Scottish firefighter to die while on duty since Ewan Williamson, who died after being injured at the Balmoral Bar in Edinburgh in 2009.
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