Initial investigation shows only "very localised damage" to Jenners building

The owners of the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh have given an update following a massive fire at the site yesterday.

The blaze resulted in five fire fighters being injured, one who remains in critical condition in hospital.

The cause is still unknown - but construction work had been on-going to redevelop the site.

A statement suggests damage may not be as bad as first feared.

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Anders Krogh is Director of owners of the site, AAA United:

"Of course, we were devastated to find out about the fire in the Jenners building shortly after it broke out. Our thoughts and appreciation are with the rescue team. Thanks in no small part to great work by workers on site and resolute action from the local fire department.

"The first investigations show very localised damage, only in the lower north side of the building. The overall building is intact, but we still await further investigations over the following days will reveal the total extent of the damage."

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"Of course, this is a temporary setback for the refurbishment of the Jenners building. Our plan for building, is first and foremost to help preserve a unique historic building in Edinburgh. Hopefully, we will soon be able to reengage on our ambition to bring the Jenners building back to its original glory. But right now our thoughts are only for the wellbeing of everyone involved."