Residents evacuated following the fire at McArthur’s Store in Dunbar today (Monday, 3 November) have been given the all-clear to return home.

Properties at Custom House Square had been evacuated as a precautionary measure.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed firefighters will remain on site overnight along with police.

East Lothian Council had established a rest centre in the town to provide food and support for people evacuated following the blaze at the historic buillding.

Published: Monday, 27th October 2025