Man in hospital following Edinburgh restaurant fire

The man suffered burns in the blaze.

Published 28th Nov 2016

One man has been taken to hospital following a fire at an restaurant in Edinburgh.

Fire crews were called to the blaze at Taste of China at Calder Park just before 1pm this afternoon. Six appliances were in attendance.

Crews used a high pressure hose reel and a line of hose to tackle the blaze which had spread to the roof space. They managed to stop the fire spreading to adjoining properties.

One man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with burns after the blaze.