400 sign up for fire check

More than 400 people have signed up for free home fire safety visits at a series of roadshows around Edinburgh and Lothians. The fire service took a burned-out living room to the roadshows to demonstrate the damage that can be done to homes and urge people to seek expert advice.

A total of 426 people signed up for the visits, which see firefighters fit free smoke alarms where necessary. To get a visit, text FIRE to 61611 or visit www.dontgivefireahome.com.