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News18
2 days ago
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- News18
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.
Daily Record
14-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Homes evacuated as huge blaze tears through building in Perth
"The fire has been extinguished however a multi-agency response is ongoing and a number of properties have been evacuated." A huge blaze has broken out in a Scots town centre with residents evacuated from the surrounding area. The fire broke out above a pub on Scott Street in Perth in the early hours of Saturday June 14. A huge emergency response has been assembled at the scene with Police Scotland assisting the Scottish Fire Service and describing the blaze as "serious." The fire has now been extinguished but a multi agency response remains at the scene.. Giant flames could be seen engulfing the building while glowing in the darkness as thick smoke fills the air. It is not yet known if there are any casualties. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: " Emergency services remain at the scene of a serious fire on Scott Street in Perth. "Officers were called around 1.50am on Saturday, 14 June, 2025. "The fire has been extinguished however a multi-agency response is ongoing and a number of properties have been evacuated. "Scott Street, South Street and Canal Street are closed. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to avoid the area." The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has also been approached for comment. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @Daily_Record - the official Daily Record Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Edinburgh firefighters rush to scene of incident on residential street
Firefighters rushed to the scene of an incident on a residential street in Edinburgh. The incident took place on Wednesday, June 4 around 12.53pm. The Scottish Fire Service received a call for help around 12.53pm. They dispatched three appliances and one special appliance to East Claremont Street. READ MORE: Quick-thinking Edinburgh teen manages to rescue herself before getting help for pal READ MORE: Men of gangland kingpin blame rival gangster for Lyons lieutenant executions Their crews remain in attendance as they respond to the incident. Images from the scene show three fire engines lined up on the quiet residential street beside a block of flats. A spokesperson from Scottish Fire and Rescue said: "The incident is ongoing on East Claremont Street. "We received a call at 12.53pm of a fire in the area. "We dispatched three appliances and one special appliance. No casualties have been reported at the moment." We'll bring you more information and updates on this breaking news story as we get it. In the meantime, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X for the latest news, what's on, trending stories and sport. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Edinburgh Live
04-06-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh firefighters rush to scene of incident on residential street
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Firefighters rushed to the scene of an incident on a residential street in Edinburgh. The incident took place on Wednesday, June 4 around 12.53pm. The Scottish Fire Service received a call for help around 12.53pm. They dispatched three appliances and one special appliance to East Claremont Street. Their crews remain in attendance as they respond to the incident. Images from the scene show three fire engines lined up on the quiet residential street beside a block of flats. A spokesperson from Scottish Fire and Rescue said: "The incident is ongoing on East Claremont Street. "We received a call at 12.53pm of a fire in the area. "We dispatched three appliances and one special appliance. No casualties have been reported at the moment." We'll bring you more information and updates on this breaking news story as we get it. In the meantime, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X for the latest news, what's on, trending stories and sport.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Edinburgh bar suffers 'significant damage' after blaze tears through building
Bosses at an Edinburgh bar say the building has suffered "significant damage" following a devastating fire. Emergency services rushed to the blaze at Ox 184 on Cowgate shortly after 4pm on Monday, May 12, as smoke could be seen rising from the roof of the popular bar. Firefighters battled the inferno for around four hours and left the scene at 8.30pm with the road remaining closed until Tuesday morning. READ MORE: Edinburgh gangster series uncovered life in one of city's roughest schemes READ MORE: Edinburgh home on mob boss Mark Richardson's street attacked as 'gang war' continues A statement on the bar's social media channels confirmed they were closed until further notice and bosses have now revealed the building suffered significant damage. They also thanked the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for limiting the spread of the fire but confirmed they will be closed for a while. Taking to Facebook and Instagram they wrote: "As mentioned above, we would like to thank everyone for their kind messages and huge thanks to the amazing Scottish Fire Service teams that worked hard to limit the spread of the fire at Ox 184. "We have however suffered significant damage and will be closed for a while. Will update when we know more." A Police Scotland spokesperson previously said: "Cowgate in Edinburgh has fully reopened following a building fire which was reported around 4.20pm on Monday, 12 May, 2025. "The fire was extinguished and there were no reports of injuries. It is not being treated as wilful." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages
