Fire crews extinguish blaze at Arthur's Seat
Fire crews have successfully extinguished a large wildfire at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland. Authorities confirmed there were no casualties and the fire is not being treated as suspicious, though a high-risk wildfire warning remains in effect for the region.
Why it matters
Frequent wildfires at major landmarks highlight the increasing environmental risks posed by prolonged hot, dry weather conditions in the UK.
Image caption, The hillside at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh was left blackened by the blaze
Fire crews have extinguished a large blaze at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.
Plumes of white smoke could be seen from as far as Fife after the fire broke out below Salisbury Crags at about 18:40 on Sunday.
Six fire engines were sent to tackle the grassfire, with crews working overnight to douse the flames and dampen hotspots.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said there were "no reported casualities" and crews have now left the scene.
Police Scotland said Queen's Drive, the road that encircles the Holyrood Park hills, had reopened and the fire was not being treated as suspicious.
Figure caption, Fire crews tackle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh
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