Arthur’s Seat fire: crews to battle blaze in Edinburgh for two days
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Times
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Emergency services in Edinburgh are engaged in a multi-day firefighting operation at Arthur's Seat, tackling a significant wildfire affecting the iconic volcanic hill within Holyrood Park. The incident has necessitated the closure of Queen's Drive, the main circular route surrounding the park, to all vehicular traffic as crews work to contain and extinguish the blaze. Authorities estimate the operation will require approximately two days of intensive firefighting efforts to fully manage the situation.
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