The national fire and rescue service of Scotland
Princes Street remains partially closed as emergency works on the former Debenhams site continue. Transport networks are disrupted with buses diverted to George Street and trams operating only on part routes. Council says safety work will take weeks while festival organisers plan for the busy period.
A large fire at a Bermondsey recycling centre has drawn around 100 firefighters and more than 15 engines. Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows shut as smoke blankets parts of south London. Rail services are disrupted and authorities say the fire is under investigation.
Edinburgh Airport has reopened after parts of the terminal were evacuated on Friday evening due to a security alert. An explosive ordnance disposal team investigated a possibly suspicious package around 6.50pm. Police Scotland says items were made safe and the incident is no longer treated as suspicious. Passengers face ongoing disruption as services return to normal.
A major fire has broken out near Edinburgh’s Princes Street, affecting the old Debenhams building and surrounding blocks. Fire crews are damping hotspots, with road closures in place and tram and bus services disrupted. No injuries have been reported. Updates are ongoing.