Published 1 year ago

Barry Martin funeral: Firefighter who died tackling blaze at historic Jenners building to be laid to rest

Summary by Ground News

Barry Martin, 38, was critically injured while battling a blaze in Edinburgh. He died in hospital four days later and will be laid to rest on Friday. Mr Martin, from Fife, was described as a "loving and attentive" dad. He is the first Scottish firefighter to die in the line of duty since 2009.

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BBC News

Crowds line street for funeral of Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

Firefighters and members of the public stood in silence as they paid tribute to Barry Martin.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Wife pays tribute to ‘proud’ firefighter killed tackling Jenners blaze

The funeral for Barry Martin, 38, will take place at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Friday.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Wife pays tribute to ‘proud’ firefighter killed tackling Jenners blaze

The family of a firefighter who died tackling the blaze at the former Jenners department store have said he was a “proud” man.

1 year ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Wife pays tribute to ‘proud’ firefighter killed tackling Jenners blaze

The funeral for Barry Martin, 38, will take place at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Friday.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Barry Martin funeral: Firefighter who died tackling blaze at historic Jenners building to be laid to rest

Later on Friday, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service colleagues from across the country will join Barry Martin's family and friends in paying tribute at his funeral service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Record

Wife of firefighter who died in Jenners blaze pays tribute ahead of funeral

Ahead of his funeral on Friday at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Barry Martin's wife Shelley paid tribute to him as a “motivated” man who was “driven” to be a firefighter.

1 year ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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