Fire on Arthur S Seat, Edinburg's well -known volcano

Fire on Arthur S Seat, Edinburg's well -known volcano

On Sunday a fire broke on Arthur’s Seat, a well-known extinct volcano in Edinburgh , Scotland, as local authorities announced.

According to a communication by the Scottish fire and emergency services, a “large area” of shrub work was affected by the flames. No injuries were reported.

Details about the fire

The first emergency calls about the fire entered around 4:05 p.m. local time (11:05 a.m.). Five hours later, the fire service reported that the fire had not yet been deleted. The cause of the fire has not yet been announced.

videos posted on social media showed thick swaths of smoke that rose from the fire site. Chris Murray, a member of the Scottish Parliament that represents the constituency in which Arthur’s Seat is located, indicated the population near the landmark, "Please take care of".

Recommendations of the police

The police advised drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area. The Arthur’s Seat rises at 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 view of the country's capital.

historical importance of Arthur’s Seat

The landmark is also the location of a large fort, which looks back on about 2,000 years of history, and St. Anthony’s Chapel, a picturesque ruin from the 15th century, as the tourism association states. Arthur’s Seat is located in Holyrood Park, near the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of King Charles in Edinburgh.

fire brigade in use

In recent years, Scottish firefighters have reacted several times to fires at Arthur’s Seat, among other things in 2022 , 2020 2019 .

weather conditions in Scotland

2025 has experienced Scotland the dryest year since 1964, such as Scottish " Water reported. In May, the Scots were asked by the supply company to use water "as efficiently as possible" to protect the resources and maintain normal care in the country.