# Debenhams Fire Halts Hotel Plans | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-07-09T17:19:34+00:00
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Fire guts top two floors of former Debenhams on Princes Street, forcing demolition and derailing its planned $300+ room Zedwell hotel conversion — a blow to redevelopment dreams, local businesses, and the city’s revitalization push, as stakeholders scramble to salvage the future of Edinburgh’s iconic retail heart. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0158af619885b7b2

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