Roads reopened after huge fire at property on Whitson Road which saw one person treated by paramedics

Emergency services were called to the scene of the blaze at around 10.45am on Monday, May 4.

Several fire engines were in attendance, while ambulance crews and police also attended.

The fire broke out on the top floor of a block of flats with Whitson Road and surrounding streets closed during the emergency response.

Police Scotland have now confirmed that the roads closed by the fire have now reopened.

One person had been treated by paramedics in connection with the incident but sustained no serious injuries.

It has also been confirmed that the fire is not being treated as suspicious.

Videos from the scene showed smoke billowing from the property while fire crews attempted to quell the fire.

One local, who lives on the same street as affected property, told the Evening News: “I could smell smoke from my flat and then saw a police car zooming down the street.

“Then I saw the black smoke and flames billowing out the top floor window of the flat. They started moving everyone out. I just hope everyone’s okay.”

In the most recent update, a spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were alerted at 10.46am on Monday, 4 May, to reports of a dwelling fire on Whitson Road, Edinburgh.

"Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances and a number of specialist resources to extinguish a fire affecting a top floor flat.

"One casualty was taken into the care of the Scottish Ambulance Service and crews left the scene at 3.25pm after ensuring the area was made safe.”

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A spokesperson for Police Scotland said; “Roads have reopened following a fire at a property in Edinburgh.

“Around 10.45am on Monday, 4 May, 2026, we were made aware of a fire at a block of flats on Whitson Road.

“Officers attended to assist Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The fire was extinguished and there were no reports of any serious injuries. It is not being treated as suspicious.

“Members of the public are thanked for their patience.”