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Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fire tears through Edinburgh flat as residents evacuated and street sealed off
Edinburgh emergency services rushed to a residential area in the north west of the capital as a blaze tore through a flat. Police, the ambulance service and at least 25 firefighters responded to the incident at a block of flats on Gunnet Court, Muirhouse. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received the call shortly before 11pm on Thursday night, June 19, and mobilised five pump appliances and a height vehicle. READ MORE: Edinburgh locals praise 'lovely' Andy Murray after spotting him at shopping centre READ MORE: Australian 'fiasco' ferry leaves Edinburgh after months docked in the capital Terrifying images from the scene show a firefighter battling orange flames coming from a 3rd floor flat as black smoke can be seen billowing from the building. The height vehicle was used to extinguish the blaze as the firefighter could be seen spraying water into the flat while being elevated by the appliance while the whole apartment was engulfed in flames. The area, including Muirhouse View, was taped off by emergency services as several police cars could also be seen. It is understood residents were evacuated as a group of people could be seen standing behind a cordon watching on. The SFRS confirmed hero firefighters battled the blaze for three hours as they left at around 2am on Friday, June 20. A spokesperson said: "We received reports of a fire at a flat on Gunnet Court, at Muirhouse View, at 22.50 hours on Thursday, June 20. We mobilised five appliances and a height vehicle. "The fire on a third floor flat was extinguished and the last appliances left the scene at 2am. Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance." It is currently not known if there were any casualties. The Scottish Ambulance Service was approached for comment. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Yahoo
3 men arrested in connection with 'violent incidents' in Scottish city
THREE more men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into 'violent incidents' across Scotland's central belt. Officers arrested and charged two men, aged 26 and 20, on Monday in connection with the alleged attempted murder of a 54-year-old man at Pitcairn Grove in Edinburgh in May. Police said the two men were due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday. A 26-year-old man was also arrested in connection with outstanding warrants after officers attended at a property in the Muirhouse Drive area of Edinburgh at around 6pm on Sunday. READ MORE: Orkney council ends investigation into leaving UK in bid for greater autonomy He was also charged in connection with a wilful fire at a property in Albert Street in Edinburgh in March and was due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday. Officers from local divisions and a dedicated team from the Specialist Crime Division are still carrying out extensive enquiries into the 'gang war' as they aim to gather vital evidence and reassure the public with patrols. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'Further to these arrests, we have also recovered a vehicle and a firearm, both of which are believed to have been used in recent incidents. 'This activity highlights our continued commitment to tackling organised crime and we are following a number of positive lines of enquiry. 'We still require further support from local communities as our investigation progresses. If you know anything that could assist our ongoing investigation, please do the right thing and speak to us.' Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0562 of Friday, 21 March, 2025. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Lennon Miller one of four Lanarkshire stars in Scotland squad for friendlies
Four Lanarkshire stars are in Scotland's squad for their friendly double-header against Iceland and Liechtenstein next month. Muirhouse man Kieran Tierney, currently still at Arsenal, and Celtic defender Anthony Ralston from Airdrie, are in the 25-man squad, alongside Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson, from Hamilton, and Motherwell's Lennon Miller, who hails from Wishaw, and is one of seven uncapped call-ups. Steve Clarke's side host Iceland at Hampden on Friday, June 6, before traveling to Vaduz on Monday, June 9 for the friendly fixtures, in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Former Motherwell defender Max Johnston, who is starring for Sturm Graz, is also in the squad. Miller will hope to make his first Scotland appearance, while Tierney is looking for his 50th.
