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No Injuries After Lothian Bus Fire Shuts South Clerk Street in Edinburgh

Lothian Buses has opened an investigation following the evening blaze near a Sainsbury's.

Overview

  • Fire crews were called at 7:24pm on February 9 and dispatched two engines from Tollcross and McDonald Road stations.
  • Officials said no casualties were reported, and firefighters departed shortly before 8:30pm.
  • South Clerk Street was closed with diversions in place as images showed heavy flames and thick black smoke.
  • Witnesses described the rear of the single-decker bus becoming engulfed and a strong smell of burning rubber.
  • The incident occurred outside the Sainsbury’s at 33–39 South Clerk Street, causing traffic to come to a standstill.