Massive Fire Burns Arthur's Seat Edinburgh Landmarked Site

A significant wildfire broke out on Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano and popular landmark in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 10, sending smoke and flames visible across the city skyline. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed four fire engines and specialist resources to combat the fire, which spread quickly across gorse-covered slopes, prompting police to urge the public to avoid the area. Despite the intensity of the blaze, no casualties have been reported, though witnesses described flames reaching 10 to 15 feet high and people evacuating the hillside. The fire occurred amid Scotland's unusually dry spring and summer, which have already seen record-breaking wildfires in regions like Dava Moor and the Highlands. Arthur's Seat, part of Holyrood Park, is a site of historical and natural significance, attracting both locals and tourists. Firefighters continue efforts to extinguish the blaze, while authorities investigate the cause.