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Pentland Hills wildfire: Firefighters battle blaze in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh
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Scottish wildfire warning cancelled despite crews continuing to battle Pentland Hills blaze
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Watch: Firefighters tackle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh: Smoke from the fire was visible from the city
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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 ...
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Firefighters battle blaze in Pentland hills near Edinburgh: FIREIFGHTERS are tackling a wildfire in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh ...
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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 ...
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Wildfires near Athens ease as people return to gutted homes: Wildfires that burned northwest of Athens were easing on Tuesday though hundreds of firefighters ...
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Rainham fire Ingrebourne Hill - Pictures show damage: Photos have captured charred grassland after a wildfire in Rainham damaged ten hectares of land.
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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
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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
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Live updates: Three weeks on, Cairngorms wildfire still burning
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Wildfire which stretched for almost four miles contained, says minister: Campsites and other properties nearby had been evacuated as a precaution.
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Wildlife scorched as gamekeepers help firefighters battle raging wildfires: Around 20 gamekeepers answered a call to attend an out-of-control fire in the ...
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Arthur's Seat wildfire: Edinburgh firefighters work through night battling blaze near Arthur's Seat
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Key FactsLarge Grass Fire Threatens Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
May 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- 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': Firefighters are tackling a blaze “next door to a synagogue” in north London .
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Series of wildfires across Scotland during 'extreme' alert: The Scottish Fire and rescue Service (SFRS) said an 'extreme' wildfire warning for Western Scotland ...
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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
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Firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ fire at Kincorth Hill in Aberdeen amid extreme wildfire warning
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Pentland Hills holiday village plan thrown out by Scottish Government: A Holyrood appointed Reporter said that the 20 holiday lodges would increase traffic on ...
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Paid articlePaywall Firefighters tackle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh: Walkers run to safety and visitors are warned to stay away after a wildfire spread rapidly
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Arthur’s Seat fire live: Firefighters tackle blaze at Edinburgh landmark throughout the night
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