Firefighter critically injured in Jenners fire

A firefighter has been critically injured in a blaze at the Jenners building in Edinburgh.

Fire crews, police and ambulance staff were sent to the former department store on Rose Street at about 11:30.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it dispatched 22 fire engines to the scene. It said five firefighters were taken to hospital.

Eyewitnesses described smoke pouring out of the basement area of the department store during the incident.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service interim chief officer, Ross Haggart, said the fire was "serious and complex".

He said: "Regrettably I can confirm five of our colleagues have been taken to hospital and one remains in a critical condition."