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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
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Kris Gourlay

Devastated locals turn Edinburgh Jenners into shrine for fallen firefighter

Scores of tributes have been left outside the former Jenners building in Edinburgh's city centre following the sad passing of firefighter Barry Martin on Friday.

Dozens of flowers and messages have been left next to the fencing that currently surrounds the historic building, following a devastating blaze that ravaged the interior and shocked the capital.

Police confirmed on Friday, January 27, that 38-year-old firefighter Barry Martin, who was in critical condition as a result of his heroic efforts in extinguishing the fire that broke out on Monday, sadly passed away in hospital.

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