Woman fighting for life in hospital after 'catching fire' on Edinburgh street

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after reportedly “catching fire” on a street in Edinburgh.

Emergency services, including two fire engines, were called to a report of a seriously injured woman outside flats on St Leonards Street at around 12.10pm on Monday.

She was taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Officers have said there are no suspicious circumstances.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.10pm on Monday, June 22, 2026, police were called to a report of a seriously injured woman outside flats on St Leonards Street, Edinburgh.

“The woman was taken by ambulance to the hospital, where medical staff described her condition as critical.

“There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. Enquiries are ongoing.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 12.10pm on Monday, June 22, to an incident near to Bowmont Place, Edinburgh.

“Operations Control mobilised two fire appliances to the scene and crews left at around 1.07pm.”