HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Funeral for firefighter who died in Jenners blaze to take place in Edinburgh

Firefighters from across Scotland will be joining family and friends to pay tribute to Barry Martin.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Edinburgh locals to line the Royal Mile for hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

Barry Martin, 38, died while battling a blaze at Jenners department store in Edinburgh on January 27 - now mourners are being invited to line the Royal Mile on February 17.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

We visited Edinburgh's Princes Street and counted number of empty shops as stores close down

As the people of Edinburgh reel from the shock of the Jenners building going up in flames in recent weeks, Edinburgh Live decided to take a stroll down Princes Street and see how much it has changed.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

More than a dozen firefighters have died on duty since 2005

Barry Martin, 38, was critically injured while fighting a fire at the Jenners building.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Flowers laid outside Jenners for tragic firefighter as MSP calls for posthumous George Cross

Members of the public have left flowers for 38-year-old Barry Martin, who died earlier on Friday.

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

MSP calls for ‘brave’ firefighter to be posthumously awarded George Cross

Edinburgh MSP and Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said Barry Martin should be recognised for his bravery.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Firefighter dies after being critically injured in Edinburgh blaze

Barry Martin was seriously injured in the fire at the Jenners building in Edinburgh. He was one of five firefighters taken to hospital during the incident.

Wales Online · Jan 27, 2023

Firefighter dies after battling blaze at Jenners building in Edinburgh

Barry Martin, 38, was one of five firefighters taken to hospital after fire at historic Edinburgh building

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Firefighter Barry Martin dies after Jenners blaze - OLD

Barry Martin sustained serious injuries during the blaze at the former Jenners building, which started on Monday.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

Edinburgh firefighter dies in hospital after battling blaze at former Jenners store

Police Scotland have confirmed the sad news that 38-year-old Barry Martin has died in hospital following a horror blaze in the city centre on Monday. Four fellow firefighters were also taken to hospital

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2023