Edinburgh Firefighter Critical Injured

[Keith]

Worrying news from Edinburgh, where a firefighter has been critically injured and four others injured in a blaze at the Jenners building.

Firefighter Critically Injured

Looks to have been a major job with 22 pumps attending. Thoughts with all involved.

[Noddy]

Hope they all make a speedy recovery. 

[Brandman]

There’s some harrowing footage of the scene doing the rounds.

It’s definitely not the job that any of us want to have to deal with.

[BurtMacklin]

Terrible news, hope they make a speedy and full recovery! 

[Messyshaw]

I saw on FB that someone has used the harrowing photo of a smoke blackened firefighter being assisted from this building, and turned it into a political meme in support of the pay claim

I really feel uncomfortable that before we know the condition of the critical guy, images from this tragic job is being used in this manner

[Healdav]

The last report I heard was that 4 others had been taken to hospital, but with absolutely no detail.

[TandA]

According to the BBC, the other 4 have been released from hospital.  Hoping the critical one pulls through.

[Desserts]

Sky news has reported that the FF died today

RIP sir

[Aspire]

Condolences, a sobering reminder of the difficult part of our profession. 

[OscarTango]

Truly grim, a sobering reminder about the nature of this job sometimes. Godspeed buddy.

[Keith]

Following the sad news, I'll close this topic to allow all condolences and messages of sympathy to be posted here.