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A major fire at Edinburgh’s historic Debenhams building has thrown a wrench into the city’s festival season, forcing partial closures of Princes Street through August. With over a million visitors expected for events like the Fringe, Book Festival, and Royal Military Tattoo, the disruption hits hard — buses rerouted, trams halted, and traffic chaos mounting. The blaze, still under investigation, has left the roof gone and parts of the building severely damaged, echoing a previous fire in 2021. Officials are prioritizing safety and historic preservation, working to keep the city moving despite inevitable delays and headaches for residents and tourists alike.

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