Large fireplace breaks out at Arthur’s Seat as thick black smoke seen for miles

A hearth has damaged out at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh with thick black smoke pouring into the sky.

Orange flames might be seen from the landmark above the Scottish capital, with one eyewitness reporting seeing folks "operating down the hill".

The Scottish Hearth and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed they responded to calls at 4.05pm

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u200bMembers of the public watch the large clouds of smoke from the fire on Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park

A spokesman stated: "Now we have three home equipment and specialist companies in attendance."

An eyewitness instructed Edinburgh Reside: "There’s a main wildfire on Arthur's Seat which spreading quickly.

"Individuals are operating down the face of the hill to get away from it and smoke is spreading actually quick."

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