19 h. ago Expert warning over discarded litter sparking wildfires like Arthur's Seat blaze

The extinct volcano in the capital was ablaze over the weekend.

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34 h. ago Arthur's Seat blaze continues as firefighters battle to bring fire under control

The cause of the blaze was likely started by human activity, according to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Group Commander Niall MacLennan.

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37 h. ago Blaze at Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh likely started by human activity, fire chief says

Experts says wildfires are becoming more frequent in Scotland due to land use and climate change

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41 h. ago Arthur’s Seat fire live: Human activity ‘almost certainly’ the cause of Edinburgh blaze, fire chief says

Firefighters are still at the scene of the Scottish landmark and have told people to stay away from the area, with the hill being popular among tourists

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42 h. ago Arthur’s Seat fire live: Blaze at Edinburgh landmark likely started by human activity, fire chief says

Firefighters are still at the scene of the Scottish landmark and have told people to stay away from the area, with the hill being popular among tourists

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43 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire drone footage shows thick smoke pouring from landmark

Two fire appliances remained at the scene on Monday morning after the devastating fire.

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43 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Incredible drone footage of blazing landmark as people flee

The blaze at Edinburgh's popular tourist site Arthur's Seat spread rapidly on Sunday with police warning people in the area to stay away from the site of the fire

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44 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Public advised to stay clear of area as emergency service remain at Edinburgh landmark

A fire broke out on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.

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45 h. ago Crews fight fire at UK landmark as 'people seen running down hill as flames spread'

The fire on Arthur's Seat was raging 'well into the night' as locals told of their devastation at the events taking place on the iconic Scottish landmark

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46 h. ago Arthur’s Seat fire live: Firefighters tackle blaze at Edinburgh landmark throughout the night

People advised to avoid area, with Scottish landmark popular among tourists

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46 h. ago Arthur's Seat blaze firefighters work through night tackling inferno in capital

The alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon.

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47 h. ago Firefighters work through night tackling Arthur’s Seat blaze

The alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon.

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52 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Crews battling blaze at iconic Scottish landmark into the night after 'visitors were forced to flee hill on foot'

The fire broke out at Arthur's Seat at around 4pm on Sunday, as visitors were forced to make a quick getaway to avoid the flames.

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56 h. ago Firefighters tackle blaze at Arthur’s Seat landmark in Edinburgh

Smoke is billowing into the sky above Scottish capital from the ongoing fire at the beauty spot Fire crews are in attendance at a blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.Smoke can be seen billowing into the sky from the ongoing fire at the landmark hill, which is an extinct volcano and beauty spot to the south-east of the city centre. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Fire crews tackle blaze at Edinburgh landmark hill Arthur’s Seat

Firefighters were alerted at about 4.05pm.

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57 h. ago Edinburgh fire live: Arthur’s Seat in flames with smoke seen for miles across city

People advised to avoid area, with Scottish landmark popular among tourists

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58 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire: 10 pictures show flames rip through Edinburgh city centre landmark

Plumes of smoke have been seen billowing from the attraction for miles.

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58 h. ago Wildfire breaks out at iconic Edinburgh landmark Arthur’s Seat

The Scottish landmark is popular with tourists

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58 h. ago Edinburgh Arthur’s Seat fire: Dramatic video shows fire tearing across Arthur’s Seat as smoke billows into sky

A video shows a large fire tearing across Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, with the public advised to avoid the area.

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59 h. ago Arthur's Seat fire: Crews battling blaze at iconic Scottish landmark as witnesses tell of 'visitors fleeing hill on foot'

A large fire has broken out at Arthur's seat in Edinburgh this afternoon sending clouds of smoke into the air

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