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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
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Firefighters Battle Overnight Gorse Fire At Arthur's Seat In Edinburgh
Firefighters battled overnight to tackle a large gorse fire that spread across a landmark hill in Edinburgh. Firefighters worked through the night to contain a major gorse fire that spread across a well-known hill in Edinburgh. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at Arthur's Seat late Sunday afternoon. According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, two fire appliances remained at the scene, and crews were helping dampen down hotspots. There have been no reports of any casualties. Thick black smoke rose into the sky from the extinct volcano in Holyrood Park as the fire raged. Scottish Fire Service battling tirelessly to stop Arthur's Seat fire from crossing the road and setting lower part of the hill alight. Still pockets of flames elsewhere to be concerned about. — Mark Woods (@markbritball) August 10, 2025 'Operations Control mobilised four fire appliances and specialist resources to a fire affecting a large area of gorse," an SFRS spokesperson said. The cause of the blaze is currently unclear. Who Was King Arthur? Arthur's Seat is a popular tourist attraction in the Scottish capital. From the hill's peak, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the old city and the surrounding area, including the sea to the east. The fire broke out as the city launched its annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest performance arts festival in the world. Oasis fans also descended on the city over the weekend as the band performed two shows at Murrayfield Stadium. It will return to the stage for a third show on Tuesday. A similar blaze occurred at Arthur's Seat in 2019, with firefighters working for eight hours to bring it under control. (With inputs from AP) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News.com.au
07-07-2025
- News.com.au
Matthew James Dullard fronts SA Supreme Court on attempted police officer murder charge
A doctor's report into the mental condition of alleged attempted cop killer Matthew James Dullard could decide how the case moves forward, the South Australian Supreme Court has been told. Mr Dullard was due to enter his pleas on Monday morning to the allegation he tried to murder Brevet Sergeant Mark Woods during a routine traffic stop in March last year. Police allege Mr Dullard, from Victoria, struck Sergeant Woods with his vehicle on the Barrier Highway at Ucolta, about 250km north of Adelaide, and then fled the scene. A police chopper tracked him for 45 minutes before police apprehended him. Sergeant Woods, based at Orroroo, suffered non life-threatening injuries in the alleged hit-and-run and paramedics flew him to Royal Adelaide Hospital for treatment. Police have charged Mr Dullard with attempted murder, aggravated endangering life, causing harm by dangerous driving and leaving the scene of an accident after causing harm by careless driving. In his earlier appearances, the court was told the 43-year-old man had been diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2019. He initially refused to co-operate with either the police or any legal representation. On Monday, Director of Public Prosecutions Martin Hinton KC asked Justice Julie McIntyre to adjourn the matter for two weeks, telling her he needed time to query a doctor about their report into Mr Dullard's mental competence. 'I've considered the report … I have a number of questions for the doctor,' he said. 'I don't know yet whether in light of the answers to those questions I'll be seeking a further report or will determine to concede mental incompetence.' Mr Dullard's defence team did not oppose the request and Justice McIntyre listed July 21 for Mr Dullard's arraignment. Justice McIntyre allowed Mr Dullard to appear by telephone for his next appearance.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ask us anything on protecting Florida's state parks! Join our upcoming Reddit AMA
Readers and Florida state parks enthusiasts: We're hosting an "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) on Reddit as part of a campaign by the USA Today Network – Florida Opinion Group to support Senate Bill 80 and protect Florida's state parks from development. Our team of Opinion journalists wants to make sure that the bill makes it to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk and is signed into law. And to help make that happen, we're hosting an AMA on Thursday, April 10, at 1 p.m. ET so you can make your voice heard and ask us what you want to know about Florida's state parks, the legislation and more. Find us on r/florida. First, a little more about our AMA moderators, Mark Woods and Rick Christie. Mark Woods (u/MarkWoodsTimesUnion) is a columnist at the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville since 2001. He's the author of Florida Book Awards winner Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America's National Parks. Rick Christie (u/ThePalmBeachPost) is Florida State Opinion Group Editor for the USA Today Network, overseeing Opinion content published by 18 Gannett news sites in Florida. Join us on r/florida on Thursday, April 10, starting at 1 p.m. ET. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Reddit AMA: Florida bills to protect our state parks. Ask us anything!
