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Rockstar North HQ Cordoned Off After Reported Boiler-Room Blast

Officials reported no injuries after crews made the site safe.

Overview

  • An alarm at 5:02 a.m. prompted the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to deploy three pumps and four specialist appliances to Holyrood Road in Edinburgh.
  • Firefighters worked to secure structural damage at the commercial building, with crews departing at 9:21 a.m. as police maintained a cordon for ongoing checks.
  • Local reports point to a possible explosion in a boiler room, though authorities have not confirmed the cause and investigations continue.
  • Rockstar Games had not issued a public statement at the time of reporting, and the building remains under official review.
  • It is not yet clear whether operations or the November 19, 2026 release timeline for Grand Theft Auto 6 will be affected.