Barry Martin, 38, was one of five firefighters who suffered injuries tackling the flames at the former department store on Monday.
"Our thoughts are very much with Barry and his family, and indeed with all of our colleagues who were injured in responding to this incident.
"Barry is a firefighter based in Edinburgh and we ask that everyone please respect his family's privacy at this time."We continue to provide all possible support to our colleagues and their families, as well as all staff involved. "We are liaising with appropriate partners to ensure a full and thorough investigation is undertaken into this incident."On arrival, firefighters found the iconic building"well alight".SFRS said more than 100 firefighters worked in"difficult conditions" to bring the fire under control.Image:Emergency crews remain at the scene with a single appliance to monitor the building for any potential"hotspots".
The closure of the store, which was then controlled by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, was announced in 2021. Renovations have been ongoing to transform it into a hotel, supported by a firm owned by fashion billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen.
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