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A massive overnight fire at the old Debenhams on Princes Street has reignited alarms over Scotland’s crumbling fire service, with the Fire Brigades Union warning that chronic underfunding and staff cuts are putting lives at risk. The blaze, requiring seven fire engines and specialized equipment, is part of a worrying trend of high-demand emergencies. The union is fighting to save stations like Marionville, which narrowly avoided closure, and is highlighting a 74 million pound annual funding shortfall since 2013 that’s cost over 1,200 jobs and slowed response times. They’re pushing politicians to act before it’s too late.

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