Firefighters battled Monday to tackle a large gorse fire that spread across Arthur’s Seat threatening the landmark hill in Edinburgh, which is a popular tourist attraction in the Scottish capital.
From the hill’s peak in Holyrood park, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the old city and the surrounding area, including the sea to the east.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said early Monday crews were helping dampen down hotspots. There were no reports of any casualties.
Plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky from the extinct volcano in Holyrood Park as the fire burned.
The fire came as the city kicked off its annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest performance arts festival.
Oasis fans also descended on the city over the weekend as the band performed two shows at at Murrayfield Stadium. It will return to the stage for a third show on Tuesday.
A similar fire broke out at Arthur’s Seat in 2019. The fire service spent eight hours battling the blaze.
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