Fire crews respond to a gorse and vegetation fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, with smoke visible from miles around the city. Reports say the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service receives alerts at 6.38pm on Sunday and sends firefighters to tackle the blaze near the landmark, including the Salisbury Crags area. Video and images described by outlets show large orange flames and thick plumes of smoke rising into the sky, with the smoke reportedly visible from locations including the Scottish Parliament area and as far as the Firth of Forth in Fife.
Local coverage also notes that residents in nearby areas are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke. Additional reporting via aggregated headlines indicates the incident is part of ongoing wildfire activity in the area, with references to a similar fire occurring for a second time within weeks. Some outlets cite fire officials expecting crews to remain at the scene for a couple of days as firefighting continues.
