Police Respond to Explosion at Rockstar North Studio, GTA Development Facility Secured

Major Emergency in Holyrood: Explosion Reported at Rockstar North

Fire crews in Edinburgh are currently engaged in a significant emergency operation in the Holyrood area, specifically at the Rockstar North facility, which has been secured by police. Eyewitness accounts indicate there may have been an explosion on the site.

Details of the Incident

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received an alert regarding the situation at approximately 5:02 AM on January 19. A representative from the service stated:

“I can confirm that we got a call at 5:02 am this morning. We mobilised three pumps and four of our specialist appliances. It’s an ongoing incident and we’re still in attendance at the moment with other agencies.”

Although specific details are still being verified, preliminary reports suggest that a blast in a boiler room might have caused the emergency response. As of now, emergency teams continue to monitor and manage the situation more than two hours after the initial incident.

Response and Safety Measures

The vicinity surrounding the Rockstar North building has been cordoned off to ensure public safety while responders address the incident. Fortunately, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries as of this update.