A man has died after fire broke out in a flat in Powderhall Rigg this morning.
The alarm was raised at 9.50am, and around 40 firefighters in 5 appliances arrived to find the 3rd/4th-floor property already well ablaze. A height platform, heavy rescue tender and incident support unit also attended.
As neighbours were evacuated, 4 firefighters entered the flat using breathing equipment and one line of hose. The unfortunate occupant was removed and pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterwards.
A fire investigation team has now begun inquiries into how the fire started.