Large grass fire near Arthur's Seat sends plumes of smoke across Edinburgh
BBCA large grass fire has broken out in Holyrood Park near Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.
The fire started in an area near the ruins of St Anthony's Chapel, sending plumes of smoke over the city.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed they were called to the scene at about 18:50.
Police closed a path close to the blaze as firefighters on a ridge underneath the affected area assed the situation. A police helicopter could also be seen circling overhead.
A spokesperson for SFRS said: "There is a large amount of smoke resulting from this incident. Local area residents are advised to keep windows and doors shut as a precaution."
The spokesperson confirmed three appliances were sent to the scene.
In August last year, a gorse fire forced the closure of a road on the hill, which is near Edinburgh's historic old town.
The area was evacuated as the flames spread before the blaze was brought under control.
There were no reported casualties.
The latest fire comes as temperatures of 25C have been recorded in Edinburgh by the Met Office.
During the Edinburgh Marathon at the weekend, a number of runners were treated for heat exhaustion.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said 16 people were taken to hospital on Sunday.
