Edinburgh fire: Crews attend fire on Royal Terrace as buildings are evacuated

Gary Flockhart
By Gary Flockhart
Published 15th Feb 2023, 17:24 BST
Updated 15th Feb 2023, 18:34 BST
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Emergency services were called out just before the Capital’s rush hour started

Edinburgh police say buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Terrace were evacuated on Tuesday evening (February 15) as firefighters tackled a blaze on the historic street.

Royal Terrace is currently closed both ways between Carlton Terrace Brae and Greenside Parish Church.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.15pm on Wednesday, 15 February, 2023 we were called to report of a fire on Royal Terrace, Edinburgh.

Royal Terrace is closed both ways between Carlton Terrace Brae and Greenside Parish Church due to a reported building fire.Royal Terrace is closed both ways between Carlton Terrace Brae and Greenside Parish Church due to a reported building fire.
Royal Terrace is closed both ways between Carlton Terrace Brae and Greenside Parish Church due to a reported building fire.

“Officers attended to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Service with local road closures.

“An evacuation of a number of properties has been undertaken as a precaution.”

Ukrainian Community Centre (AUGB Edinburgh), who have premises at 14 Royal Terrace, took to Twitter to say there had been a gas leak at a nearby premises.

The Edinburgh Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have been approached for comment.

More to follow.