News / Scottish News Residents evacuated from 4am flat fire in Edinburgh By Press Association March 14, 2024, 7:09 am Firefighters are tackling the blaze (Jane Barlow/PA) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Residents have been evacuated after a fire broke out at flats in Edinburgh in the early hours of the morning. Around 45 firefighters are tackling the blaze in Breadalbane Street. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent nine pumps and a height appliance to the scene when the alarm was raised at 4.10am on Thursday. The fire service said the building has been evacuated and there were no reports of any injuries. Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe More from The Sunday Post Extreme wildfire risk warning in place across northern Scotland Cannock businesses evacuated as fire engulfs parcel centre on industrial estate Fire service says it needs £60m per year to address modern-day risks Fire chief calls for action as ageing fire stations deemed ‘unfit for purpose’