Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur’s Seat in EdinburghImage caption, Crews responded to the Arthur's Seat fire on Sunday eveningPublished50 minutes agoFire crews are battling a large blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. A huge plume of white smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife after the fire broke out below Salisbury Crags at about 18:40 on Sunday.

Six appliances were in attendance, with firefighters seen dousing the flames. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said there were "no reported casualties" and Police Scotland has closed Queens Drive to all vehicles.

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Image caption, Five appliances were at the scene of the hill fireImage caption, The fire could be seen by residents in EdinburghImage caption, The area was closed down to public access following the start of the fireCairngorms wildfireIt is the latest wildfire call out for the Scottish fire service. Hundreds of firefighters, two helicopters and specialist resources were sent to the Cairngorms National Park where a blaze has been ongoing for four days.

Six 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.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.