The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Fire tears through Edinburgh flat as six crews rush to suburb to tackle blaze

Three appliances remain in attendance at the fire on Oxgangs Road North where six crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service initially rushed to, with four normal appliances and two height appliances being mobilised

Edinburgh Live · Oct 1, 2022

OAP Yes campaigner left terrified after thugs torch motor on anniversary of Indyref vote

Firebugs struck in the east end of Glasgow in the early hours of last Sunday morning, leaving passionate Scottish independence supporter, Ian Mcneil, 72, 'terrified'.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Firefighters could soon have ‘smart helmets’ to help locate blaze victims

Experts have designed sensors to help firefighters quickly map their surroundings, navigate hazardous environments and locate fire-scene victims.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Elderly Edinburgh woman's door torched as locals 'live in fear' of fire attacks

Multiple people living in the Hyvot Park area of Gilmerton have taken to social media in recent days to share images of burnt out communal areas and have said that youths are making them scared for their lives.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 20, 2022

Fire rips through Scots tenement block with emergency services on scene

Six appliances from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to Portobello High Street, Edinburgh, shortly before 6am on Tuesday with reports that residents have been evacuated.

Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022

Fire tears through Edinburgh flat as six crews rush to early morning blaze

Six appliances from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are tackling the blaze that has ripped through a flat on Portobello High Street, with buses in the area also being re-routed.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 20, 2022

Water safety demonstration on River Leven teaches lifesaving techniques

The Waterside Responder Scheme was held following a number of tragedies across the area’s waterways.

Daily Record · Sep 19, 2022

Ferocious blaze breaks out in Ayrshire town while residents slept

Four fire crews were sent to tackle the flames.

Daily Record · Sep 18, 2022

Dramatic images show firefighters tackling fireball flat blaze in Scots town

Four fire appliances remained on the scene in the Ayrshire town overnight as fire officers continued to dampen down the blaze.

Daily Record · Sep 18, 2022

Man and woman evacuated from Scots flat as fire crews tackle blaze overnight

Emergency services descended on Dalrymple Street in Girvan after receiving reports of a fire in a residential property at around 12.40am on Sunday.

Daily Record · Sep 18, 2022