STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF BARRY MARTIN'S FAMILY<br /><br />The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is deeply saddened today to confirm the passing of Firefighter Barry Martin.<br /><br />Interim Chief Officer Ross Haggart said: "It is with profound sadness that I confirm, on behalf of his family, that Barry Martin has passed away this afternoon following the serious injuries he sustained during a large-scale fire at the former Jenners building in Edinburgh.<br /><br />"Barry, who was being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, had been in a critical condition since Monday's fire.<br /><br />"I speak for the entire Service when I say that we are all devastated by the loss of Barry and our thoughts remain with his family, friends and colleagues at this deeply distressing time.<br /><br />"Both Barry’s family and the Service have been overwhelmed with the messages of support we have received and we thank everyone for the time they have taken to share these.<br /><br />“Barry’s family would also like to thank all the medical staff who have cared for him.<br /><br />"I would now ask that we all allow Barry’s family, friends and colleagues to grieve in private."
