News on this topic
Pentland Hills wildfire: Firefighters battle blaze in Pentland Hills near ...
Pentland Hills wildfire: Firefighters battle blaze in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh
scotsman.com/news/firefighters-battle-wildfire-in-pentland-hills-near-edinburgh-8647359
Scottish wildfire warning cancelled despite crews continuing to battle ...
Scottish wildfire warning cancelled despite crews continuing to battle Pentland Hills blaze
news.stv.tv/east-central/scottish-wildfire-warning-cancelled-despite-crews-continuing-to-battle-pentland-hills-blaze
Watch: Firefighters tackle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh
Watch: Firefighters tackle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh: Smoke from the fire was visible from the city
heraldscotland.com/news/26148396.watch-firefighters-tackle-wildfire-pentland-hills-near-edinburgh/
More articles on this subject
Firefighters tackle second wildfire in a week at Edinburgh beauty spot
Firefighters tackle second wildfire in a week at Edinburgh beauty spot: Emergency services were called to the blaze at Torduff Reservoir on Torduff Road on ...
news.stv.tv/east-central/firefighters-tackle-second-wildfire-in-a-week-at-edinburgh-beauty-spot
Firefighters battle blaze in Pentland hills near Edinburgh
Firefighters battle blaze in Pentland hills near Edinburgh: FIREIFGHTERS are tackling a wildfire in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh ...
thenational.scot/news/26148406.firefighters-battle-blaze-pentland-hills-near-edinburgh/
Similar to This
Military called in to help fire crews battling huge wildfires across Wales
Military called in to help fire crews battling huge wildfires across Wales: Fire crews are tackling a number of wildfires across Wales as the country experiences ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/new-wildfires-flare-up-firefighters-34439811
Wildfires near Athens ease as people return to gutted homes
Wildfires near Athens ease as people return to gutted homes: Wildfires that burned northwest of Athens were easing on Tuesday though hundreds of firefighters ...
ekathimerini.com/news/environment/1311534/wildfires-near-athens-ease-as-people-return-to-gutted-homes/
Rainham fire Ingrebourne Hill - Pictures show damage
Rainham fire Ingrebourne Hill - Pictures show damage: Photos have captured charred grassland after a wildfire in Rainham damaged ten hectares of land.
echo-news.co.uk/news/26414431.rainham-fire-ingrebourne-hill---pictures-show-damage/
People urged to stay away from area devastated by Cairngorms wildfire
People urged to stay away from area devastated by Cairngorms wildfire: Fire crews, estate staff and volunteers are continuing to monitor the site for hot spots
news.stv.tv/scotland/people-urged-to-stay-away-from-area-devastated-by-cairngorms-wildfire
Sheffield major fire latest as homes evacuated and roads shut - Updates
Sheffield major fire latest as homes evacuated and roads shut - Updates: Fire crews have been at the scene of a fire in Fox Hill overnight
examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/sheffield-major-fire-live-updates-34337991
Wildfire which stretched for almost four miles contained, says minister
Wildfire which stretched for almost four miles contained, says minister: Campsites and other properties nearby had been evacuated as a precaution.
expressandstar.com/uk-news/wildfire-which-stretched-for-almost-four-miles-contained-says-minister-8803481
Wildlife scorched as gamekeepers help firefighters battle raging wildfires
Wildlife scorched as gamekeepers help firefighters battle raging wildfires: Around 20 gamekeepers answered a call to attend an out-of-control fire in the ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/wildlife-scorched-as-gamekeepers-help-firefighters-battle-raging-wildfires
Arthur's Seat wildfire: Edinburgh firefighters work through night battling ...
Arthur's Seat wildfire: Edinburgh firefighters work through night battling blaze near Arthur's Seat
scotsman.com/news/arthurs-seat-wildfire-edinburgh-firefighters-work-through-night-battling-blaze-near-arthurs-seat-8640059
Key FactsLarge Grass Fire Threatens Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
May 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thenational.scot
  • A significant grass fire erupted near the ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel in Holyrood Park on Monday evening.

  • The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service dispatched three appliances after being called around 6:50pm.

  • Smoke from the fire spread over Edinburgh, prompting advisories for the public to avoid the area.

  • Human activity is considered the likely cause, but the official investigation into the fire’s origin is ongoing.
  • As a Scot, it has been devastating to see the impacts of storms and wildfires across Scotland this year. Now, the iconic Arthur’s Seat is ablaze, in the middle of the Fringe.
    — Lauren MacDonald, the lead campaigner at Stop Rosebank, told The National.
Cazenove Road, Stamford Hill fire 'next to synagogue'
Cazenove Road, Stamford Hill fire 'next to synagogue': Firefighters are tackling a blaze “next door to a synagogue” in north London .
london-now.co.uk/news/26069049.cazenove-road-stamford-hill-fire-next-synagogue/
Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert
Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert: The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cly7yvr8g97o
Estate staff and emergency crews tackle five-mile-long wildfire in Assynt
Estate staff and emergency crews tackle five-mile-long wildfire in Assynt: It comes amid warnings urging people to avoid lighting fires outdoors this weekend
news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/estate-staff-and-emergency-crews-tackle-five-mile-long-wildfire-in-assynt
Firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ fire at Kincorth Hill in Aberdeen amid ...
Firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ fire at Kincorth Hill in Aberdeen amid extreme wildfire warning
news.stv.tv/north/firefighters-tackle-deliberate-fire-at-kincorth-hill-in-aberdeen-amid-extreme-wildfire-warning
Pentland Hills holiday village plan thrown out by Scottish Government
Pentland Hills holiday village plan thrown out by Scottish Government: A Holyrood appointed Reporter said that the 20 holiday lodges would increase traffic on ...
heraldscotland.com/news/25861223.pentland-hills-holiday-village-plan-thrown-scottish-government/
Huge fire breaks out on Edinburgh landmark Arthur's Seat
Huge fire breaks out on Edinburgh landmark Arthur's Seat: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said on Sunday afternoon that crews are in attendance at the ...
news.sky.com/story/huge-fire-breaks-out-on-edinburgh-landmark-arthurs-seat-13409787
Firefighters tackle large gorse blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
Firefighters tackle large gorse blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh: The blaze was seen spreading rapidly across the hill in Holyrood Park and police have urged ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ckg449e1vnpo
Arthur’s Seat fire live: Firefighters tackle blaze at Edinburgh landmark ...
Arthur’s Seat fire live: Firefighters tackle blaze at Edinburgh landmark throughout the night
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/arthurs-seat-fire-edinburgh-wildfire-scotland-rescue-latest-b2805212.html