On January 23, 2023, Shelley Martin received devastating news that her husband, Barry, a firefighter, was critically injured while battling a fire at the Jenners department store. While initially reassured by reports of no casualties, she soon learned of Barry's condition and he passed away four days later. The hardest moment came when she had to tell their eight-year-old twin boys about their father's death. The ongoing investigation into the fire has not concluded, leaving Shelley anxious for answers, amidst a backdrop of overwhelming grief and loss.
I told them daddy had died and I held them. I held them for as long as they needed me to hold them.
At its height, more than 100 firefighters and 22 fire appliances were at the scene of the 'serious and complex fire'.
It's really frustrating, it is, but I do understand waiting for the findings.
Police Scotland's Det Supt John Morrison said the force's thoughts 'remain with Barry's family, friends and colleagues.'
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