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Fire Crews Battle Large Blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh

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Fire crews are tackling a significant blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, with a large plume of smoke visible from Fife.
Six appliances are on scene, Queens Drive is closed, and no casualties have been reported.

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A large fire broke out below Salisbury Crags on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh at approximately 18:40 on Sunday, prompting a response from six fire appliances.

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Fire crews are battling a large blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.

A huge plume of white smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife after the fire broke out below Salisbury Crags at about 18:40 on Sunday.

Six appliances were in attendance, with firefighters seen dousing the flames.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said there were "no reported casualties" and Police Scotland has closed Queens Drive to all vehicles.

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When will the fire be fully extinguished?

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