Edinburgh locals to line the Royal Mile for hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

The family of Barry Martin, who died on January 27 after sustaining injuries while attending a blaze at the former Jenners department store, are inviting people to line the Royal Mile to pay their respects.

The 38-year-old tackled the fire with colleagues on January 23 before being rushed to the Royal Infirmary. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Superintendent David Robertson, of Edinburgh Division, said: “Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Barry at this very difficult time.”

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