- Firefighters have been tackling a major blaze at the historic old Debenhams building on Princes Street in Edinburgh.
- Emergency services were called to the B-listed building at 2:52am on Thursday, with seven fire engines and three specialist appliances at the scene by 6.45am.
- Photographs taken on Thursday morning showed that the flames had been brought under control, but the building has sustained significant fire damage and it appeared fully burnt-out. No injuries have been reported.
- Large sections of Princes Street have been cordoned off, with tram services disrupted and some bus routes diverted.
- Locals expressed sadness over the incident, noting the building's iconic status.
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