Firefighters are battling a blaze that broke out at a shop on Dalry Road in Edinburgh, leading to the evacuation of nearby residents and medical treatment for one individual. Emergency services responded to the incident around 4:58 PM on Tuesday, June 16.
Emergency Response
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) dispatched six fire appliances and a height appliance to the scene. Police Scotland confirmed that nearby properties were evacuated as a precautionary measure. The public has been advised to avoid the area.
Witness Accounts
Video footage from the scene shows multiple appliances in attendance, with firefighters operating specialist equipment and moving what appears to be e-bikes. One local resident told Edinburgh Live: "I think it was something to do with electric bikes as the smell of burning was bad and they were removing a lot of bikes from the shop below."
Official Statements
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: "Dalry Road in Edinburgh is closed in both directions following a report of a fire at a premises around 5:25 PM on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026. Emergency services are in attendance and one person was treated at the scene. Nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution and people are being asked to avoid the area. Enquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing."
An SFRS spokesperson added: "Motorists should avoid Dalry Road in Edinburgh following a fire affecting a shop. At 4:58 PM on Tuesday, 16 June, Operations Control was alerted and mobilised six appliances and a high reach vehicle to the scene to make the area safe. There are no reported casualties at this time."
Enquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
