Woman critically injured after fire on Edinburgh street

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after her clothing caught fire on a busy street in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon. Emergency services were called to St Leonards Street shortly after 12:10 p.m. on June 22, where the woman suffered serious injuries before being transported by ambulance.

Video of the incident, which authorities have described as distressing, shows the woman on the ground as flames engulfed the lower half of her body. Members of the public, including two Royal Mail workers, rushed to her aid, using clothing and a blanket in attempts to smother the fire. Another woman was seen running to the scene and throwing water on the flames. The footage concludes with the victim lying on the pavement as bystanders continued their efforts.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews arrived with two appliances and extinguished the blaze. The incident was subsequently handed over to Police Scotland. Investigators have stated that, based on initial information, there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding how the fire started. The exact cause remains unclear and enquiries are ongoing.

The woman remains in a critical condition in hospital, according to...