A heating boiler malfunction occurred at the Rockstar North studio in Edinburgh on the morning of January 19. Emergency services responded to reports of an explosion, with firefighters securing structural damage to the building. No casualties were reported, and a Rockstar representative confirmed the studio remains operational.
Incident Details
On January 19, an incident occurred at Rockstar North's Edinburgh studio, located on Holyrood Road. The cause was identified as a malfunction within one of the heating boilers in the studio's boiler room. Emergency services were alerted to reports of an explosion.
Emergency Response
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was dispatched to the scene after an alarm was activated at approximately 5:00 a.m. Seven fire vehicles responded to the location. Fire crews worked to address and secure structural damage within the commercial building. The SFRS declared the area safe, and crews were stood down by approximately 9:21 a.m.
Studio Status and Outcome
No casualties were reported as a result of the incident. A representative for Rockstar confirmed that the structural damage was minimal and that the studio is open and operational. The representative also stated that all personnel are well.