Firefighter injured in blaze at Eyemouth golf club

It has been reported that a firefighter was hurt as he attempted to tackle a fire which started at Eyemouth Golf Club on Wednesday morning.

The firefighter, who has not been named, was airlifted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary to be treated for leg injuries after part of the structure collapsed on him.

A Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue spokesperson said:

“At 5.30am, Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service attended an incident at a golf club in Gunsgreen Hill in Eyemouth.

“The incident was a green keeper’s shed on fire with chemicals involved. Seven fire service vehicles attended from the local area and Edinburgh.

“During the course of fighting the fire, a firefighter has been injured when part of the building structure collapsed. The firefighter was attended to by the Scottish Ambulance Service before being taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by air ambulance.

“Details as to the extent of the firefighter’s injuries are unclear, but it is believed he has a broken leg.”

When fire crews arrived on the scene at the Scottish Borders golf club, the shed was already alight and with chemicals involved, the 35 firefighters were already dealing with a delicate situation. It took them around three hours to put out the flames.

The golf club fire is not being treated as suspicious, although an investigation is now underway into the blaze.