Firefighters 'devastated' by death
A fire chief said his force had been left "absolutely devastated" by the death of a fireman who was killed fighting a blaze in a bar.
The firefighter was killed and one of his colleagues was injured after a floor inside the building collapsed.
Approximately 70 firefighters were sent to the Balmoral bar in Dalry Road, Edinburgh, after the fire broke out.
Brian Allaway, the chief fire officer of Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Our crews on arrival were confronted with a very severe fire and while tackling that fire a breathing apparatus crew of two firefighters was injured by the collapse of an internal floor.
"Tragically, and despite the best efforts of all of his colleagues at the incident, one of those firefighters lost his life."
The other firefighter suffered minor injuries, and has been released from Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after treatment.
More than 20 people had to be rescued from the flats above the pub - with some helped out by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus, while others were rescued using ladders.
Seven members of the public have been taken to hospital, mainly for treatment for smoke inhalation.
Mr Allaway added: "Our service is a very close knit community and we're all absolutely devastated by this loss.
"The thoughts of every single member of this service are with the firefighter's family. This a tragic day for us."
