Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
Summary
Firefighters are working to put out a large fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh that started on Sunday evening near Salisbury Crags. Police have closed Queens Drive to vehicles, and the fire has created thick smoke visible from far away.Key Facts
- The fire began around 6:40 pm on Sunday below Salisbury Crags on Arthur’s Seat.
- Five firefighting vehicles were sent to the scene to control the blaze.
- Thick white smoke from the fire was visible as far as Fife.
- Police Scotland closed Queens Drive to all vehicles for safety.
- The public was prevented from accessing the area after the fire started.
- This fire adds to other recent wildfires in Scotland, including a large ongoing blaze in Cairngorms National Park.
- The Cairngorms fire has burned 6 square kilometers and caused evacuations of homes, businesses, campsites, and a ski resort.
- Firefighters used a high volume pump to draw water from Loch Morlich to help fight the Cairngorms blaze.
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