High winds cause damage to buildings in Edinburgh, prompting responses from fire crews in Bruntsfield and West Coates areas.
On Sunday, Edinburgh folks saw fire trucks in Bruntsfield. Strong winds likely caused issues there. A chimney fell from a Bruntsfield Place building around 1 pm. A passerby praised the first responders’ courage. They kept everyone safe during the windy conditions.
The Met Office issued a wind warning, which lasted from 6 AM to 6 PM that day. A resident, Phil Harris, witnessed the event and noticed a missing chimney stack. Firefighters focused on that area and closed the pavement below for safety.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service addressed a roof issue at the scene. Afterwards, the fire crew left that location. Elsewhere, a roof section blew off in West Coates, and emergency services responded to that call too.
The fire service learned of the West Coates incident quickly, getting the call around 1:15 PM. A local resident warned others to stay away, and the road was closed so firefighters could work safely. High winds caused both incidents.
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