Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Arthur's Seat Gorse Fire: Firefighters Battle Overnight
A fire started on Arthur's Seat, a famous hill in Edinburgh, on Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters spent the night putting out the fire, which was burning gorse, a type of plant.
Thick smoke filled the air as the fire spread.
Thankfully, no one was hurt.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Arthur's Seat is a popular place for tourists, especially during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, so the fire is affecting a popular spot.
A gorse fire spread across Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.
Firefighters worked overnight to contain the blaze.
Emergency services were alerted late Sunday afternoon.
There were no reports of casualties.
The cause of the fire is currently unclear.
- Who
- Firefighters from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
- What
- A gorse fire on Arthur's Seat.
- When
- Late Sunday afternoon.
- Where
- Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Why
- The cause is currently unclear.
- Location
- Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh
- Incident Type
- Gorse Fire
- Responding Agency
- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- Date
- Sunday
- Impact
- Affecting popular tourist location