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Fire on Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh's famous volcano
A fire broke out on Arthur's Seat, the famous extinct volcano in Edinburgh. Firefighters battled the fire, which affected a large area of wooded land. No injuries reported.
Fire on Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh's famous volcano
On Sunday, a fire broke out on Arthur's Seat, a well-known extinct volcano Edinburgh, Scotland, local authorities said.
A “large area” of shrubbery was affected by the flames, according to a statement from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. No injuries were reported.
Fire details
The first emergency calls about the fire came in around 4:05 p.m. local time (11:05 a.m. ET). Five hours later, the fire service reported that the fire had not yet been extinguished. The cause of the fire has not yet been announced.
Videos posted on social media showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the fire site. Chris Murray, a member of the Scottish Parliament who represents the constituency where Arthur's Seat is located, told people near the landmark to disperse “please be careful”.
Police recommendations
Police advised drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area. Arthur's Seat rises to 251 meters (823.5 feet) above sea level and is, according to the Scottish Tourism Association a popular destination for hikers who want to enjoy the views of the country's capital.
Historical significance of Arthur's Seat
The landmark is also the site of a large fort that has some 2,000 years of history, as well as St. Anthony's Chapel, a picturesque 15th-century ruin, according to the tourism board. Arthur's Seat is located in Holyrood Park, near the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, King Charles' official residence in Edinburgh.
Fire brigade in action
Scottish firefighters have responded to fires at Arthur's Seat on several occasions in recent years, including in 2022, 2020 and 2019.
Weather conditions in Scotland
In 2025, Scotland experienced its driest start to the year since 1964 Scottish Water reported. In May, Scots were urged by the utility to use water “as efficiently as possible” to protect resources and maintain normal supplies in the country.