A major fire breaks out in Edinburgh’s city centre early on Monday morning, with multiple outlets reporting that a historic building is engulfed by flames. The blaze starts around 4am, prompting a large emergency response. Reports describe thick black smoke billowing over the area, and firefighters and other responders are at the scene tackling the fire.
The incident is likely to affect public transport in the surrounding area, as services adjust to safety and access restrictions. Authorities are working to control the blaze and manage the immediate impacts on residents and commuters.
One outlet notes the timing comes only months after a separate fire led to the closure of Glasgow Central Station for several days. However, the current reports focus on the Edinburgh incident and do not provide details linking the two events.
At the time of reporting, responders remain engaged in the operation, and the situation is still developing.
