By Hilary Duncanson
The Press Association
EYEMOUTH, Scotland — A firefighter was airlifted to hospital today after part of a shed collapsed on him as he tackled a blaze at a golf club.
The man was one of 35 firefighters sent to the Gunsgreenhill course at Eyemouth, in the Scottish Borders, to deal with a blaze in the greenkeeper’s shed.
The fireman, who has not been named, was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after being hurt during the incident. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening but he is believed to have a broken leg.
Fire crews were called to the course at around 5.30am.
Seven fire service vehicles were involved in tackling the blaze at the shed, where chemicals were being stored.
The blaze was extinguished about three hours after emergency services were called out, although some firefighters remained at the scene.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service said investigations into the accident and the cause of the fire were continuing.
A spokeswoman said: “At 5.30am this morning, we were called out to a fire at a golf club at Gunsgreenhill in Eyemouth.
“It was located in a greenkeeper’s shed and there were chemicals there.
“There was a total of seven appliances in attendance — four fire engines and three specialist pumps from the local area and Edinburgh.
“During the firefighting operation, a firefighter was injured when part of the building structure collapsed.
“The firefighter was attended to by the Scottish Ambulance Service. He was airlifted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
“At the moment the extent of his injuries is unclear, but we believe he has a broken leg.”
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