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Edinburgh Fire Engulfs Arthur's Seat
20 Jul
Summary
- Firefighters are battling a large blaze on Arthur's Seat.
- A huge smoke plume was visible from Fife.
- Queens Drive has been closed to traffic.
Firefighters are currently engaged in a battle against a substantial wildfire that ignited on Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat. The blaze commenced below Salisbury Crags on Sunday evening, sending a massive plume of white smoke drifting across the landscape, visible as far as Fife. In response to the unfolding situation, five fire appliances were dispatched to the scene.
To ensure public safety and facilitate firefighting operations, Police Scotland has implemented a closure of Queens Drive to all vehicular traffic. This event marks the latest in a series of wildfire call-outs for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The service recently deployed significant resources to a four-day fire in the Cairngorms.
