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Fire crews tackle blaze on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat

Fire crews are battling a large blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh after flames broke out below Salisbury Crags at about 18:40 on Sunday. Police Scotland closed Queens Drive as firefighters responded.

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A general view of a fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.

Fire crews are battling a large blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh after a fire broke out below Salisbury Crags at about 18:40 on Sunday. A huge plume of white smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife, and firefighters were seen dousing the flames.

Five appliances were in attendance, and Police Scotland has closed Queens Drive to all vehicles.

Fire crews responding to the fire on Arthur’s Seat.
Image caption, Five appliances were called to the scene

What else has the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service been dealing with?

It is the latest wildfire call out for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

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Hundreds of firefighters, two helicopters and specialist resources were sent to the Cairngorms National Park where a blaze has been ongoing for four days.

Four square kilometres of land had been affected, resulting in homes and businesses, including campsites and a ski resort in the Glenmore Forest Park area, being evacuated as a safety precaution.

A high volume pump has been used to draw water from Loch Morlich to support firefighting efforts.

This article was sourced from bbc

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