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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

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The 80s Edinburgh Jenners staff training video that was compulsory viewing for new starts

Throwback staff training video was compulsory viewing for Jenners new starts in the 1990s and it really is a blast from the past when the famous department store was still number one in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2023

Alex Cole-Hamilton: Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross

Mr Martin died in the line of duty while tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in the centre of Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

Edinburgh Hamley's announce sudden closure of St James Quarter toy store

Having been a popular acquisition to the centre over a year ago, a closing down notice has been spotted in the window of the store, with less than two weeks before their final day of trading

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2023

Edinburgh residents lay floral tributes to firefighter outside of Jenners building

Locals have paid tribute after firefighter Barry Martin lost his life tackling the blaze at the iconic building. A local politician has called for a posthumous George Cross to be awarded.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2023

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Tributes continue to flood in for Barry Martin after Jenners blaze

Mr Martin, 38, from Fife, sustained serious injuries during the fire at the former department store.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 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

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

Firefighter dies after blaze at historic Jenners building in Edinburgh

First minister Nicola Sturgeon described Barry Martin’s death as ‘dreadfully sad news’

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

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Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023

Firefighter Barry Martin dies after being critically injured fighting blaze at Jenners building in Edinburgh

The 38-year-old was in a critical condition for four days, before his death on Friday

The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2023

Firefighter dies after helping fight blaze at Jenners building in Edinburgh

A FIREFIGHTER has died after battling a fire at the former Jenners building in Edinburgh.

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

Fife firefighter dies following huge blaze at Jenners building in Edinburgh

Barry Martin, 38, from Fife died on Friday, January 27, four days after the former Jenners building caught fire.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023

Firefighter critically injured in Jenners building fire in Edinburgh named

Barry Martin, 38, remains in a critical condition at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2023

First picture of Edinburgh firefighter critically injured tackling Jenners blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said Barry Martin, 38, sustained serious injuries and remains in a critical condition at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Firefighter critically hurt in Jenners building fire named as Barry Martin, 38

Mr Martin is being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

Jenners left gutted by huge fire as aftermath images show burnt out shell of iconic building

Emergency services raced to the scene at around 11.30am after receiving reports of a commercial building fire at Rose Street.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2023

Haunting Edinburgh images give first glimpse inside old Jenners following fire

New images showing the stark aftermath inside the historic building that burst into flames on Monday. The building was being restored with plans to make it into a plush hotel

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2023

Firefighter left in 'critical condition' after Edinburgh Jenners fire named

Fire crews were called to the former department store Jenners, on Princes Street in the capital, which is set to be turned into a hotel, at 11.29…

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Cause of Jenners fire still unknown, says Edinburgh city council leader

Witnesses saw one soot-covered firefighter being helped from the building by colleagues.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 23, 2023

Edinburgh firefighter in critical condition after tackling Jenners blaze

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed that a member of the fire crew tackling the Jenners incident is in critical condition and that several other members are being treated for injuries sustained at the scene.

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