Edinburgh locals 'grateful' as fire crews battle Arthur's Seat blaze overnight
The flames were first reported at around 4pm on Sunday, August 10. People were seen 'running down the hill' as the blaze 'spread quickly'.
Over 12 hours later, by almost 5am on Monday morning, residents claimed the fires were 'still burning'. It's understood that four pump appliances and specialist resources were mobilised by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
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They confirmed that two appliances were at the scene at 6.30am on Monday. There were no reports of any casualties.
Local resident AJ Stewart told us at around 4.53am: "At the time I'm sending this message, fires are still burning up on Arthur's Seat and have been all throughout the night.
"It seems as soon as it's extinguished, another area begins to burn. It's absolutely devastating to see. Sending my best wishes to all emergency services involved, I am truly grateful for each and every one of them."
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Another resident added: "Thank you to all involved with Fire Service who have attended. So many words to describe this incident. Infuriating, depressing but also unsurprising."
Posting to Facebook on Sunday evening at around 7.25pm, the SFRS said: "Crews are still in attendance at a fire affecting a large area of gorse at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.
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"Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to the area where firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. There are no reported casualties and crews remain at the scene."
The SFRS have been approached for an updated line.
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