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A massive fire tore through Edinburgh’s historic Debenhams building on Princes Street, forcing firefighters to battle flames for over 24 hours and leaving the upper floors gutted. Princes Street remains shut to traffic as police and fire services investigate the cause, triggering chaos for commuters and businesses — buses are rerouted, trams run limited services, and there’s no set reopening date. The city council must first inspect the damaged structure for safety before deciding on demolition, keeping the street closed until that assessment is complete. With the blaze extinguished, the real challenge now is untangling the aftermath — and figuring out when normal life can return.

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