Shanks said no Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 On George Street -on fire according to reports George Street closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The fire was only in the basement area as far as I'm aware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 It's basement bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 It's basement bar Never been in there so no idea but still I think it was in an area below the bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 George Street has been closed due to a fire at the Opal Lounge. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said ?We were called to a report of a strong smell of burning at the Opal Lounge. ?We are currently at work with four high pressure hose reels. ?We are still on scene and have no further information at the moment.? Police Scotland have tweeted stating that they are also in attendance managing road closures in the area. http://www.liveedinburghnews.co.uk/2017/07/23/breaking-george-street-closed-due-to-fire-at-opal-lounge/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Disco Inferno? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Disco Inferno? Murder on the dancefloor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 A washing machine caused popular opal club to be evacuated The blaze broke out at Opal Lounge on George Street at about 8.40pm on Sunday night. Five fire engines were sent to the scene and firefighters used hose jets to extinguish the blaze. Nobody is believed to have been injured but George Street was shut for some time. A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: ?At 8.52pm on Sunday, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to reports of a fire within a commercial property on George Street, Edinburgh. ?A total of five appliances were immediately mobilised and firefighters used high powered hoses to extinguish the flames. ?Crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.? http://www.liveedinburghnews.co.uk/2017/07/24/update-opal-lounge-fire-caused-by-a-washing-machine/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Murder on the dancefloor? Burn baby burn. Hot legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Disco Down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Ah that old chestnut, the old nightclub on fire routine!!Seems to me that a disproportionate number of nightclubs go on fire than any other business! Think of the place just in Edinburgh that have "burned down" over the years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Disco Down Ashes to Ashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Ah that old chestnut, the old nightclub on fire routine!! Seems to me that a disproportionate number of nightclubs go on fire than any other business! Think of the place just in Edinburgh that have "burned down" over the years.... And got hit by tidal waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Eddie kendricks; going up in smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Am I the only one who thought this was about a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Infact am I the only one who thought this was about a car and was tragic enough to open it despite having no interest in cars whatsoever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Am I the only one who thought this was about a car? Probably. You've never been in the Opal Lounge? You've missed a good Saturday night out then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Where are the pretentious going to head this weekend then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Does Charlie McKinlay own the Opal Lounge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff the Mince Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Does Charlie McKinlay own the Opal Lounge? Matches ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwayssunnyingorgie Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Where are the pretentious going to head this weekend then? Maybe they will crawl back up their own arse for a quiet one Netflix and chilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Does Charlie McKinlay own the Opal Lounge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Does Charlie McKinlay own the Opal Lounge? They did ask Charlie to carry the Olympic torch on the Edinburgh leg in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Nightclubs are absolute shite anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Nightclubs are absolute shite anyway. Old guy, no pulling power, or both type post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Old guy, no pulling power, or both type post. 26 and it wouldn't matter if it were true as you can't hear anyone talk anyways, or see where you're going, or get there as it's usually sardine packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 26 and it wouldn't matter if it were true as you can't hear anyone talk anyways, or see where you're going, or get there as it's usually sardine packed. They can't hear you, they can't see you and they can't get away from you...you might have a slim chance peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 They can't hear you, they can't see you and they can't get away from you...you might have a slim chance peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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